Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Dodge Magnum

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2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser

$18,275

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2008 Dodge Magnum

$23,420

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$18,275 Starting MSRP	$23,420 Starting MSRP	- Starting MSRP
Gas I4 Engine Type	- Engine Type	- Engine Type
19 City / 24 Hwy MPG	17 City / 24 Hwy MPG	- MPG
150 hp Horsepower	250 hp 335 hp Horsepower	- Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive Drive Type	Rear Wheel Drive Drive Type	- Drive Type
5 Seating Capacity	5 Seating Capacity	- Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi Basic Warranty	- Basic Warranty	- Basic Warranty

Engine

Gas I4 Engine Type	- Engine Type	- Engine Type
2.4L/148 Displacement	- Displacement	- Displacement
150 @ 5100 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
165 @ 4000 SAE Net Torque @ RPM	- SAE Net Torque @ RPM	- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
A/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options	A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode 5-Speed A/T Transmission Options	- Transmission Options
19 City / 24 Hwy MPG	17 City / 24 Hwy MPG	- MPG
7.4 qts Total Cooling System Capacity	- Total Cooling System Capacity	- Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

P205/55R16 Front Tire Size	- Front Tire Size	- Front Tire Size
P205/55R16 Rear Tire Size	- Rear Tire Size	- Rear Tire Size
Compact Spare Tire Size	- Spare Tire Size	- Spare Tire Size
16 x 6.0 in Front Wheel Size	- Front Wheel Size	- Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.0 in Rear Wheel Size	- Rear Wheel Size	- Rear Wheel Size
N/A Spare Wheel Size	- Spare Wheel Size	- Spare Wheel Size
Aluminum Front Wheel Material	- Front Wheel Material	- Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Rear Wheel Material	- Rear Wheel Material	- Rear Wheel Material
N/A Spare Wheel Material	- Spare Wheel Material	- Spare Wheel Material

Suspension

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

Steering

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

Measurements

5 Passenger Capacity	- Passenger Capacity	- Passenger Capacity
99 ft³ Passenger Volume	- Passenger Volume	- Passenger Volume
39 in Front Head Room	- Front Head Room	- Front Head Room
41 in Front Leg Room	- Front Leg Room	- Front Leg Room
54 in Front Shoulder Room	- Front Shoulder Room	- Front Shoulder Room
50 in Front Hip Room	- Front Hip Room	- Front Hip Room
40 in Second Head Room	- Second Head Room	- Second Head Room
41 in Second Leg Room	- Second Leg Room	- Second Leg Room
54 in Second Shoulder Room	- Second Shoulder Room	- Second Shoulder Room
47 in Second Hip Room	- Second Hip Room	- Second Hip Room
103 in Wheelbase	- Wheelbase	- Wheelbase
169 in Length, Overall	- Length, Overall	- Length, Overall
67 in Width, Max w/o mirrors	- Width, Max w/o mirrors	- Width, Max w/o mirrors
63 in Height, Overall	- Height, Overall	- Height, Overall
58 in Track Width, Front	- Track Width, Front	- Track Width, Front
58 in Track Width, Rear	- Track Width, Rear	- Track Width, Rear
6 in Min Ground Clearance	- Min Ground Clearance	- Min Ground Clearance
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
N/A Liftover Height	- Liftover Height	- Liftover 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
N/A Trunk Volume	- Trunk Volume	- Trunk Volume

Weight & Capacity

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

Electrical

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

Brakes

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

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser or the 2008 Dodge Magnum?

The 2008 Dodge Magnum is more reliable than the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2008 Magnum versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2010 PT Cruiser.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser or the 2008 Dodge Magnum?

The 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser is more fuel efficient than the 2008 Dodge Magnum with 21 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser or the 2008 Dodge Magnum?

The 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser is cheaper than the 2008 Dodge Magnum with a $18,275 starting MSRP versus a $23,420 starting MSRP.