Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Dodge Nitro

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2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser
$18,275
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$22,245
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$18,275
Starting MSRP
$22,245
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Gas I4
Engine Type
Gas V6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
19 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
150 hp
Horsepower
210 hp
260 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
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

Gas I4
Engine Type
Gas V6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
2.4L/148
Displacement
3.7L/226
Displacement
-
Displacement
150 @ 5100
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
210 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
165 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
235 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
4-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission Options
A/T
5-Speed A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
19 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
7.4 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
14.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

P205/55R16
Front Tire Size
P245/50R20
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
P205/55R16
Rear Tire Size
P245/50R20
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
16 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
20 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
20 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material

Suspension

Macpherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Upper/Lower "A" arms
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Twist beam
Suspension Type - Rear
Live Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Steering

Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
18
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Measurements

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

Weight & Capacity

3,222 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,976 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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
-
Stability Control
-
Brake Assist
Standard
Brake Assist
-
Brake Assist

Electrical

510
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
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

Pwr
Brake Type
Pwr
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
4-wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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
11.9 x 1.1 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.62 x 0.35 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.4 x 0.5 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

FAQ

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser or the 2011 Dodge Nitro?

The 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser is more fuel efficient than the 2011 Dodge Nitro with 21 MPG combined versus 18 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser or the 2011 Dodge Nitro?

The 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser is cheaper than the 2011 Dodge Nitro with a $18,275 starting MSRP versus a $22,245 starting MSRP.

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