Chrysler PT Cruiser (2000 – 2006) vs Subaru Forester (2002 – 2005): specs compared
The Subaru Forester is the more powerful of the two, with up to 256 hp against 223 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 7.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 200 km/h. The Chrysler PT Cruiser uses less fuel, from 6.9 L/100 km against 8.5 L/100 km. The Subaru Forester is the lighter car, from 1,320 kg against 1,370 kg. At 4,450 mm, the Subaru Forester is 162 mm longer than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. The Chrysler PT Cruiser dates from 2000 – 2006, the Subaru Forester from 2002 – 2005.
| Specification |
Chrysler
PT Cruiser
2000 – 2006
|
Subaru
Forester
2002 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2006 | 2002 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 223 hp | 125 – 265 hp |
| Torque | 157 – 332 Nm | 186 – 378 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 – 13.5 s | 5.9 – 11.4 s |
| Top speed | 166 – 200 km/h | 180 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 – 9.8 L/100 km | 8.5 – 11.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,288 mm | 4,445 – 4,450 mm |
| Width | 1,704 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm | 1,549 – 1,590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 2,525 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,370 – 1,540 kg | 1,320 – 1,490 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.