Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Dodge Avenger
$18,275
$20,595
Highlights
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2014 Dodge Avenger | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$18,275
|
$20,595
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Regular Unleaded I-4
|
| MPG |
19 City / 24 Hwy
|
20 City / 31 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
150 hp
|
Not available
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2014 Dodge Avenger | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
165 @ 4000
|
166 @ 4400
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
150 @ 5100
|
173 @ 6000
|
| Displacement |
2.4L/148
|
2.4 L/144
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Regular Unleaded I-4
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
19 City / 24 Hwy
|
20 City / 31 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
7.4 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2014 Dodge Avenger | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Compact in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 x 6.0 in
|
17 X 6.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 x 6.0 in
|
17 X 6.5 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P205/55R16
|
P225/55HR17
|
| Front Tire Size |
P205/55R16
|
P225/55HR17
|
Suspension
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2014 Dodge Avenger | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Twist beam
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Macpherson Strut
|
Strut
|
Steering
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2014 Dodge Avenger | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
40 ft
|
37 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
18
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2014 Dodge Avenger | |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
14 ft³
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Rear |
58 in
|
63 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
58 in
|
62 in
|
| Height, Overall |
63 in
|
58 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
67 in
|
73 in
|
| Length, Overall |
169 in
|
193 in
|
| Wheelbase |
103 in
|
109 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
47 in
|
53 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
56 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
41 in
|
36 in
|
| Second Head Room |
40 in
|
38 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
50 in
|
53 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
42 in
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
40 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
99 ft³
|
100 ft³
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
Not Available ft³
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
22 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
63 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
N/A
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2014 Dodge Avenger | |
|---|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
15 gal
|
17 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
100 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
1,000 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
100 lbs
|
100 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
1,000 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,222 lbs
|
3,400 lbs
|
Safety
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2014 Dodge Avenger | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2014 Dodge Avenger | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
120
|
140
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
510
|
525
|
Brakes
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2014 Dodge Avenger | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10.62 x 0.35 in
|
10 in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 x 0.9 in
|
12 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
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.
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