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Chrysler Crossfire vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2008 Chrysler Crossfire2010 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

Engine comparison
2008 Chrysler Crossfire2010 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
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 5-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
MPG
19 City / 25 Hwy
19 City / 24 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
11.8 qts
7.4 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2008 Chrysler Crossfire2010 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

Suspension comparison
2008 Chrysler Crossfire2010 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

Steering comparison
2008 Chrysler Crossfire2010 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

Measurements comparison
2008 Chrysler Crossfire2010 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

Weight & Capacity comparison
2008 Chrysler Crossfire2010 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

Safety comparison
2008 Chrysler Crossfire2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Brake Assist
Standard
Not available
Stability Control
Standard
Not available

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2008 Chrysler Crossfire2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
700
510
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
115
120

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2008 Chrysler Crossfire2010 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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