chrysler pt cruiser convertible vs volkswagen new beetle convertible
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Base Convertible
2010 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible 2.5L Automatic
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2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Base Convertible
$18,430
Starting Price (MSRP)
$26,390
Starting Price (MSRP)
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| Sub-Model PT Cruiser Convertible | Sub-Model New Beetle Convertible |
| Make Chrysler | Make Volkswagen |
| Model PT Cruiser | Model New Beetle |
| Model Year 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible | Model Year 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible |
| Year 2008 | Year 2010 |
| MSRP $18,430 | MSRP $26,390 |
| Engine 2.4L Inline-4 Gas | Engine 2.5L Inline-5 Gas |
| Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive | Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission 4-Speed Automatic | Transmission 6-Speed Automatic |
| Horsepower 150 hp | Horsepower 150 hp |
| Torque 165 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque 170 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm |
| City 21 MPG | City 20 MPG |
| Highway 26 MPG | Highway 28 MPG |
| Combined 23 MPG | Combined 23 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity 15 gallons | Fuel Tank Capacity 14.5 gallons |
| Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion | Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter 36.7 ft | Turning Diameter 35.8 ft |
| Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels | Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels |
| Front Suspension Macpherson Strut | Front Suspension MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension Twist beam | Rear Suspension Torsion beam |
| Head-Up Display Not Available | Head-Up Display Not Available |
| Navigation System Not Available | Navigation System Not Available |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls Not Available | Steering Wheel Audio Controls Not Available |
| Power Liftgate Not Available | Power Liftgate Not Available |
| Power Mirror(s) Not Available | Power Mirror(s) Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available | Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available |
| Automatic Parking Not Available | Automatic Parking Not Available |
| Climate Control Not Available | Climate Control Not Available |
| Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available |
| Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available |
| Cruise Control Not Available | Cruise Control Standard |
| Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available | Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available |
| Heated Front Seat(s) Optional | Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available |
| Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available |
| Heated Steering Wheel Not Available | Heated Steering Wheel Not Available |
| Keyless Start Not Available | Keyless Start Not Available |
| Keyless Entry Not Available | Keyless Entry Standard |
| A/C Not Available | A/C Standard |
| Multi-Zone A/C Not Available | Multi-Zone A/C Not Available |
| Rear A/C Not Available | Rear A/C Not Available |
| Power Driver Seat Not Available | Power Driver Seat Not Available |
| Power Passenger Seat Not Available | Power Passenger Seat Not Available |
| Remote Engine Start Not Available | Remote Engine Start Not Available |
| Remote Trunk Release Not Available | Remote Trunk Release Standard |
| Seat Memory Not Available | Seat Memory Not Available |
| Seat-Massage Not Available | Seat-Massage Not Available |
| Universal Garage Door Opener Optional | Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available |
| Telematics Not Available | Telematics Not Available |
| Navigation from Telematics Not Available | Navigation from Telematics Not Available |
| HD Radio Not Available | HD Radio Not Available |
| Satellite Radio Not Available | Satellite Radio Standard |
| MP3 Player Optional | MP3 Player Standard |
| Auxiliary Audio Input Not Available | Auxiliary Audio Input Standard |
| Bluetooth Connection Not Available | Bluetooth Connection Not Available |
| Premium Sound System Optional | Premium Sound System Standard |
| Entertainment System Not Available | Entertainment System Not Available |
| Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available | Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available |
| Smart Device Integration Not Available | Smart Device Integration Not Available |
| WiFi Hotspot Not Available | WiFi Hotspot Not Available |
| Seating Capacity 5 seater | Seating Capacity 4 seater |
| Curb Weight 3,303 lbs | Curb Weight 3,248 lbs |
| Ground Clearance 5.8 in | Ground Clearance 4.7 in |
| Wheelbase 103 in | Wheelbase 98.8 in |
| Front Wheel Size 16" x 6.0" | Front Wheel Size 16" x 6.5" |
| Rear Wheel Size 16" x 6.0" | Rear Wheel Size 16" x 6.5" |
| Front Tire P205/55R16 | Front Tire P205/55HR16 |
| Rear Tire P205/55R16 | Rear Tire P205/55HR16 |
| Front Width 58.3 in | Front Width 59.3 in |
| Max Width 67.1 in | Max Width 67.9 in |
| Height 60.6 in | Height 59.1 in |
| Length 168.9 in | Length 161.1 in |
| Front Seat Headroom 38.7 in | Front Seat Headroom 40.7 in |
| Front Seat Shoulder Room 53.8 in | Front Seat Shoulder Room 52.8 in |
| Front Seat Hip Room 49.6 in | Front Seat Hip Room N/A |
| Front Seat Leg Room 40.6 in | Front Seat Leg Room 39.4 in |
| Rear Seat Headroom 36.5 in | Rear Seat Headroom 37.2 in |
| Rear Seat Shoulder Room 42 in | Rear Seat Shoulder Room 42.1 in |
| Rear Seat Hip Room 41.1 in | Rear Seat Hip Room N/A |
| Rear Seat Leg Room 40.9 in | Rear Seat Leg Room 31.5 in |
| Cruising Range City N/A | Cruising Range City 290 miles |
| Cruising Range Highway N/A | Cruising Range Highway 406 miles |
| Bucket Seats N/A | Bucket Seats Standard |
| Cloth Seats N/A | Cloth Seats Not Available |
| Leather Seats N/A | Leather Seats Not Available |
| Leather Steering Wheel N/A | Leather Steering Wheel Standard |
| Premium Synthetic Seats N/A | Premium Synthetic Seats Standard |
| Vinyl Seats N/A | Vinyl Seats Not Available |
| Woodgrain Interior Trim N/A | Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available |
| Sun/Moonroof N/A | Sun/Moonroof Not Available |
| Trunk Volume N/A | Trunk Volume 5 ft³ |