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