Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Hyundai Tiburon
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Highlights
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$18,275
Starting MSRP
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$17,270
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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19 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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20 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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150 hp
Horsepower
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138 hp
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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4
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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150 @ 5100
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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138 @ 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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136 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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2.4L/148
Displacement
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2.0L/122
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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19 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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20 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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7.4 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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3.2 qts
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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P205/55VR16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P205/55R16
Rear Tire Size
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P205/55VR16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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16 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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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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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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16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Macpherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Twist beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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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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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Steering
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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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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18
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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14
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Measurements
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67 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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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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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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82 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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40 in
Second Head Room
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34 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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41 in
Second Leg Room
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30 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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47 in
Second Hip Room
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45 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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39 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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50 in
Front Hip Room
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52 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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103 in
Wheelbase
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100 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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169 in
Length, Overall
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173 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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58 in
Track Width, Rear
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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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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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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51 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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63 in
Height, Overall
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52 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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58 in
Track Width, Front
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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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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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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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
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 Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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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 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
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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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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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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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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Weight & Capacity
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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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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
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 Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,222 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,898 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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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Electrical
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510
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
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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90
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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Pwr
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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11 x 0.9 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.0 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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10.62 x 0.35 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.2 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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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 reliable, the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser or the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon?
The 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser and the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.4.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser or the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon?
The 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser is more fuel efficient than the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon with 21 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser or the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon?
The 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is cheaper than the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser with a $17,270 starting MSRP versus a $18,275 starting MSRP.
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