Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Dodge Avenger

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2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser

$18,275

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2014 Dodge Avenger

$20,595

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Highlights

$18,275 Starting MSRP	$20,595 Starting MSRP	- Starting MSRP
Gas I4 Engine Type	Regular Unleaded I-4 Engine Type	- Engine Type
19 City / 24 Hwy MPG	20 City / 31 Hwy MPG	- MPG
150 hp Horsepower	- Horsepower	- Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive Drive Type	Front Wheel Drive Drive Type	- Drive Type
5 Seating Capacity	5 Seating Capacity	- Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi Basic Warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi Basic Warranty	- Basic Warranty

Engine

2.4L/148 Displacement	2.4 L/144 Displacement	- Displacement
165 @ 4000 SAE Net Torque @ RPM	166 @ 4400 SAE Net Torque @ RPM	- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Gas I4 Engine Type	Regular Unleaded I-4 Engine Type	- Engine Type
150 @ 5100 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	173 @ 6000 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
A/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options	6-Speed A/T A/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options	- Transmission Options
19 City / 24 Hwy MPG	20 City / 31 Hwy MPG	- MPG
7.4 qts Total Cooling System Capacity	N/A Total Cooling System Capacity	- Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

16 x 6.0 in Front Wheel Size	17 X 6.5 in Front Wheel Size	- Front Wheel Size
Compact Spare Tire Size	Compact Spare Tire Size	- Spare Tire Size
N/A Spare Wheel Size	Compact in Spare Wheel Size	- Spare Wheel Size
16 x 6.0 in Rear Wheel Size	17 X 6.5 in Rear Wheel Size	- Rear Wheel Size
N/A Spare Wheel Material	Steel Spare Wheel Material	- Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum Rear Wheel Material	Steel Rear Wheel Material	- Rear Wheel Material
P205/55R16 Front Tire Size	P225/55HR17 Front Tire Size	- Front Tire Size
Aluminum Front Wheel Material	Steel Front Wheel Material	- Front Wheel Material
P205/55R16 Rear Tire Size	P225/55HR17 Rear Tire Size	- Rear Tire Size

Suspension

Twist beam Suspension Type - Rear	Multi-Link Suspension Type - Rear	- Suspension Type - Rear
w/Coil Springs Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)	Multi-Link Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)	- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Macpherson Strut Suspension Type - Front	Strut Suspension Type - Front	- Suspension Type - Front
w/Coil Springs Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)	Strut Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)	- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Steering

N/A Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	- Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Type	Rack-Pinion Steering Type	- Steering Type
3 Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	N/A Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	- Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
18 Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	N/A Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	- Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
40 ft Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	37 ft Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

Measurements

5 Passenger Capacity	5 Passenger Capacity	- Passenger Capacity
40 in Second Head Room	38 in Second Head Room	- Second Head Room
99 ft³ Passenger Volume	100 ft³ Passenger Volume	- Passenger Volume
41 in Second Leg Room	36 in Second Leg Room	- Second Leg Room
47 in Second Hip Room	53 in Second Hip Room	- Second Hip Room
63 in Height, Overall	58 in Height, Overall	- Height, Overall
54 in Second Shoulder Room	56 in Second Shoulder Room	- Second Shoulder Room
103 in Wheelbase	109 in Wheelbase	- Wheelbase
67 in Width, Max w/o mirrors	73 in Width, Max w/o mirrors	- Width, Max w/o mirrors
58 in Track Width, Rear	63 in Track Width, Rear	- Track Width, Rear
39 in Front Head Room	40 in Front Head Room	- Front Head Room
169 in Length, Overall	193 in Length, Overall	- Length, Overall
6 in Min Ground Clearance	N/A Min Ground Clearance	- Min Ground Clearance
N/A Trunk Volume	14 ft³ Trunk Volume	- Trunk Volume
50 in Front Hip Room	53 in Front Hip Room	- Front Hip Room
41 in Front Leg Room	42 in Front Leg Room	- Front Leg Room
54 in Front Shoulder Room	56 in Front Shoulder Room	- Front Shoulder Room
58 in Track Width, Front	62 in Track Width, Front	- Track Width, Front
N/A Liftover Height	N/A Liftover Height	- Liftover Height
N/A Rear Door Opening Height	- Rear Door Opening Height	- Rear Door Opening Height
N/A Rear Door Opening Width	- Rear Door Opening Width	- Rear Door Opening Width
N/A Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1	- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1	- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2	- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2	- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3	- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3	- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A Cargo Area Width @ Beltline	- Cargo Area Width @ Beltline	- Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings	- Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings	- Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A Cargo Box (Area) Height	- Cargo Box (Area) Height	- Cargo Box (Area) Height
63 ft³ Cargo Volume to Seat 1	- Cargo Volume to Seat 1	- Cargo Volume to Seat 1
22 ft³ Cargo Volume to Seat 2	- Cargo Volume to Seat 2	- Cargo Volume to Seat 2
Not Available ft³ Cargo Volume to Seat 3	- Cargo Volume to Seat 3	- Cargo Volume to Seat 3

Weight & Capacity

N/A Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	100 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,222 lbs Base Curb Weight	3,400 lbs Base Curb Weight	- Base Curb Weight
100 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	100 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	1,000 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
15 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	17 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
1,000 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	1,000 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	- Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Safety

Stability Control

Standard

Stability Control

Electrical

510 Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	525 Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)		- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
120 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	140 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)		- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )	- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
11 x 0.9 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	12 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available Drum - Rear (Yes or )	Not Available Drum - Rear (Yes or )	- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )	- Disc - Front (Yes or )
10.62 x 0.35 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	10 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)	- Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Pwr Brake Type	4-Wheel Disc Brake Type	- Brake Type
4-wheel Brake ABS System	4-Wheel Brake ABS System	- Brake ABS System

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser or the 2014 Dodge Avenger?

The 2014 Dodge Avenger is more reliable than the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2014 Avenger versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2010 PT Cruiser.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser or the 2014 Dodge Avenger?

The 2014 Dodge Avenger is more fuel efficient than the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser with 22 MPG combined versus 21 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser or the 2014 Dodge Avenger?

The 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser is cheaper than the 2014 Dodge Avenger with a $18,275 starting MSRP versus a $20,595 starting MSRP.