Chrysler PT Cruiser (2000 – 2006) vs Subaru Forester (2000 – 2002): specs compared
The Subaru Forester is the more powerful of the two, with up to 240 hp against 223 hp. The Chrysler PT Cruiser is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 s against 8.2 s. It uses less fuel, from 6.9 L/100 km against 9.0 L/100 km. The Subaru Forester is the lighter car, from 1,245 kg against 1,370 kg. At 4,450 mm, the Subaru Forester is 162 mm longer than the Chrysler PT Cruiser.
| Specification |
Chrysler
PT Cruiser
2000 – 2006
|
Subaru
Forester
2000 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2006 | 2000 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 223 hp | 125 – 2,400 hp |
| Torque | 157 – 332 Nm | 184 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 – 13.5 s | 8.2 – 10.7 s |
| Top speed | 166 – 200 km/h | 179 – 198 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 – 9.8 L/100 km | 9.0 – 9.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,288 mm | 4,450 mm |
| Width | 1,704 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 2,520 – 2,522 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,370 – 1,540 kg | 1,245 – 1,390 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.