Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Dodge Nitro
$18,275
$22,245
Highlights
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$18,275
|
$22,245
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Gas V6
|
| MPG |
19 City / 24 Hwy
|
16 City / 22 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
150 hp
|
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
165 @ 4000
|
235 @ 4000
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
150 @ 5100
|
210 @ 5200
|
| Displacement |
2.4L/148
|
3.7L/226
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Gas V6
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
19 City / 24 Hwy
|
16 City / 22 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
7.4 qts
|
14.0 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Compact in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 x 6.0 in
|
20 x 7.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 x 6.0 in
|
20 x 7.5 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P205/55R16
|
P245/50R20
|
| Front Tire Size |
P205/55R16
|
P245/50R20
|
Suspension
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
w/Coil Springs
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
w/Coil Springs
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Twist beam
|
Live Axle
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Macpherson Strut
|
Upper/Lower "A" arms
|
Steering
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
40 ft
|
36 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
3
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
18
|
17
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
Not Available ft³
|
Not Available ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
22 ft³
|
29 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
63 ft³
|
69 ft³
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
33 in
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
N/A
|
41 in
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
47 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
33 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Rear |
58 in
|
61 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
58 in
|
61 in
|
| Height, Overall |
63 in
|
71 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
67 in
|
73 in
|
| Length, Overall |
169 in
|
179 in
|
| Wheelbase |
103 in
|
109 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
47 in
|
47 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
56 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
41 in
|
39 in
|
| Second Head Room |
40 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
50 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
41 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
99 ft³
|
103 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
15 gal
|
20 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
350 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
2,000 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
100 lbs
|
200 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
2,000 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,222 lbs
|
3,976 lbs
|
Safety
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Brake Assist |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
120
|
140
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
510
|
600
|
Brakes
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10.62 x 0.35 in
|
12.4 x 0.5 in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 x 0.9 in
|
11.9 x 1.1 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
|
Pwr
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser or the 2011 Dodge Nitro?
The 2011 Dodge Nitro is more reliable than the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2011 Nitro versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2010 PT Cruiser.
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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