Chrysler PT Cruiser (2006 – 2010) vs Subaru Forester (2005 – 2008): specs compared
The Subaru Forester is the more powerful of the two, with up to 230 hp against 223 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.0 s against 7.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 200 km/h. The Chrysler PT Cruiser uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 9.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,341 kg against 1,390 kg. At 4,486 mm, the Subaru Forester is 196 mm longer than the Chrysler PT Cruiser.
| Specification |
Chrysler
PT Cruiser
2006 – 2010
|
Subaru
Forester
2005 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2010 | 2005 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 223 hp | 158 – 230 hp |
| Torque | 157 – 332 Nm | 186 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 – 13.5 s | 6.0 – 9.7 s |
| Top speed | 176 – 200 km/h | 188 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.7 – 10.1 L/100 km | 9.3 – 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,290 mm | 4,486 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm | 1,585 – 1,590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,525 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,341 – 1,550 kg | 1,390 – 1,485 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.