Chrysler Crossfire vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser
Highlights
| 2008 Chrysler Crossfire | 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$34,735
|
$18,275
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Gas I4
|
| MPG |
19 City / 25 Hwy
|
19 City / 24 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
215 hp
|
150 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
2
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2008 Chrysler Crossfire | 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
215 @ 5700
|
150 @ 5100
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Gas I4
|
| Displacement |
3.2L/195.2
|
2.4L/148
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
229 @ 3000
|
165 @ 4000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
19 City / 25 Hwy
|
19 City / 24 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
11.8 qts
|
7.4 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2008 Chrysler Crossfire | 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/40ZR18
|
P205/55R16
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 x 7.5 in
|
16 x 6.0 in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P255/35ZR19
|
P205/55R16
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Not Available in
|
N/A
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Not Available
|
Compact
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
19 x 9.0 in
|
16 x 6.0 in
|
Suspension
| 2008 Chrysler Crossfire | 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
w/Coil Springs
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Independent
|
Twist beam
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Independent
|
Macpherson Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
w/Coil Springs
|
Steering
| 2008 Chrysler Crossfire | 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
32 ft
|
40 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
3
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
17
|
18
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2008 Chrysler Crossfire | 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
|---|---|---|
| Min Ground Clearance |
5 in
|
6 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
N/A
|
54 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
Not available
|
Not Available ft³
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
54 in
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
N/A
|
40 in
|
| Wheelbase |
95 in
|
103 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
59 in
|
58 in
|
| Front Head Room |
37 in
|
39 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
47 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall |
160 in
|
169 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
52 in
|
63 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
Not available
|
22 ft³
|
| Front Hip Room |
53 in
|
50 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
Not available
|
63 ft³
|
| Passenger Volume |
48 ft³
|
99 ft³
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
70 in
|
67 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
41 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
8 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
N/A
|
41 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
59 in
|
58 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
2
|
5
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2008 Chrysler Crossfire | 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
1,000 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
16 gal
|
15 gal
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
100 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,061 lbs
|
3,222 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2008 Chrysler Crossfire | 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Assist |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2008 Chrysler Crossfire | 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
700
|
510
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
115
|
120
|
Brakes
| 2008 Chrysler Crossfire | 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10.9 x 0.35 in
|
10.62 x 0.35 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-wheel
|
4-wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.8 x 1.1 in
|
11 x 0.9 in
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2008 Chrysler Crossfire or the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
The 2008 Chrysler Crossfire is more reliable than the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2008 Crossfire versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2010 PT Cruiser.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2008 Chrysler Crossfire or the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
The 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser is more fuel efficient than the 2008 Chrysler Crossfire with 21 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2008 Chrysler Crossfire or the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
The 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser is cheaper than the 2008 Chrysler Crossfire with a $18,275 starting MSRP versus a $34,735 starting MSRP.
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