Chrysler PT Cruiser

2000 – 2006 United States

Chrysler built the PT Cruiser from 2000 to 2006. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 116 to 223 hp. It was also available as a convertible.

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Body styleNot specified

Production2000 – 2006

Variants6

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Other body styles

Convertible 2004 – 2006

Key specifications (range)

Power116 – 223 hp

0–100 km/h7.5 – 13.5 s

Top speed166 – 200 km/h

Fuel economy6.9 – 9.8 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.6L 5MT FWD (116 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	116 hp	13.5 s	176	5-Speed manual
2.2L CRD 5MT FWD (121 HP) 2.1 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	121 hp	12.1 s	183	5-Speed manual
2.0L 4AT FWD (141 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	141 hp	12.8 s	166	4-Speed automatic
2.0L 5MT FWD (141 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	141 hp	9.7 s	190	5-Speed manual
2.4L 5MT FWD (143 HP) 2.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	143 hp	8.3 s	170	5-Speed manual
2.4L Turbo 5MT FWD (223 HP) 2.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	223 hp	7.5 s	200	5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1598 cm3 (98 ci)
Power: 85 KW @ 5600 RPM116 HP @ 5600 RPM114 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 116 lb-ft @ 4450 RPM157 Nm @ 4450 RPM
Fuel System: Electronic Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.1 gallons (57.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 109.4 mph (176 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 168.8 in (4288 mm)
Width: 67.1 in (1704 mm)
Height: 63 in (1600 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/58.2 in (1,481/1,478 mm)
Wheelbase: 103 in (2616 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.8 in (147 mm)
Cargo Volume: 75.3 cuFT (2132 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3020.8 lbs (1370 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
Highway: 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2148 cm3 (131 ci)
Power: 89 KW @ 4200 RPM121 HP @ 4200 RPM119 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 221 lb-ft @ 1600-2600 RPM300 Nm @ 1600-2600 RPM
Fuel System: Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 15.1 gallons (57.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 113.7 mph (183 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 168.8 in (4288 mm)
Width: 67.1 in (1704 mm)
Height: 63 in (1600 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/58.2 in (1,481/1,478 mm)
Wheelbase: 103 in (2616 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.8 in (147 mm)
Cargo Volume: 75.3 cuFT (2132 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.37

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3395.7 lbs (1540 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4365.9 lbs (1980 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 185 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1996 cm3 (122 ci)
Power: 104 KW @ 5700 RPM141 HP @ 5700 RPM139 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque: 139 lb-ft @ 4150 RPM188 Nm @ 4150 RPM
Fuel System: Electronic Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.1 gallons (57.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 103 mph (166 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 168.8 in (4288 mm)
Width: 67.1 in (1704 mm)
Height: 63 in (1600 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/58.2 in (1,481/1,478 mm)
Wheelbase: 103 in (2616 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.8 in (147 mm)
Cargo Volume: 75.3 cuFT (2132 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3109 lbs (1410 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3979 lbs (1805 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 18.7 mpg US (12.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1996 cm3 (122 ci)
Power: 104 KW @ 5700 RPM141 HP @ 5700 RPM139 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque: 139 lb-ft @ 4150 RPM188 Nm @ 4150 RPM
Fuel System: Electronic Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.1 gallons (57.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 118.1 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 168.8 in (4288 mm)
Width: 67.1 in (1704 mm)
Height: 63 in (1600 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/58.2 in (1,481/1,478 mm)
Wheelbase: 103 in (2616 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.8 in (147 mm)
Cargo Volume: 75.3 cuFT (2132 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3142.1 lbs (1425 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4167.4 lbs (1890 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined: 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2429 cm3 (148 ci)
Power: 105 KW @ 5200 RPM143 HP @ 5200 RPM141 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque: 158 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM214 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Electronic Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.1 gallons (57.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 105.6 mph (170 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 168.8 in (4288 mm)
Width: 67.1 in (1704 mm)
Height: 63 in (1600 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/58.2 in (1,481/1,478 mm)
Wheelbase: 103 in (2616 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 75.3 cuFT (2132 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3192.8 lbs (1448 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4233.6 lbs (1920 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2429 cm3 (148 ci)
Power: 164 KW @ 5100 RPM223 HP @ 5100 RPM220 BHP @ 5100 RPM
Torque: 245 lb-ft @ 3950 RPM332 Nm @ 3950 RPM
Fuel System: Electronic Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.1 gallons (57.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 124.3 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/50 R17

Dimensions

Length: 168.8 in (4288 mm)
Width: 67.1 in (1704 mm)
Height: 63 in (1600 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/58.2 in (1,481/1,478 mm)
Wheelbase: 103 in (2616 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 75.3 cuFT (2132 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3192.8 lbs (1448 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4233.6 lbs (1920 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)

Length4,288 mm

Width1,704 mm

Height1,600 mm

Wheelbase2,616 mm

Curb weight1,370 – 1,540 kg

Torque157 – 332 Nm

Ranges across all 6 variants of this generation.