The 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser, the latest model year on record, is 168.9″ long, 67.3″ wide and 63″ tall on a 103.1″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,146 lb. At 14.1 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.9 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Chrysler PT Cruiser generation, measured
The biggest change in weight came in 2005: 170 lb heavier than before. The current car, sold since 2010, is 157 lb lighter than the 2005–2009 one.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2004 | 168.9″ | 66.9″ | 63″ | 103.1″ | 3,133 lb |
| 2005–2009 | 168.9″ | 66.9″ | 60.6″ | 102.8″ | 3,303 lb |
| 2010 | 168.9″ | 67.3″ | 63″ | 103.1″ | 3,146 lb |
PT Cruiser year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 168.9″ | 67.3″ | 103.1″ | 1 | |
| 2009 | 168.9″ | 67.3″ | 103.1″ | 2 | |
| 2008 | 168.9″ | 67.3″ | 103.1″ | 2 | |
| 2007 | 168.9″ | 66.9″ | 102.8″ | 3 | |
| 2006 | 168.9″ | 66.9″ | 102.8″ | 3 | |
| 2005 | 168.9″ | 66.9″ | 102.8″ | 3 | |
| 2004 | 168.9″ | 67.3″ | 103.1″ | 1 | |
| 2003 | 168.9″ | 67.3″ | 103.1″ | 1 | |
| 2002 | 168.9″ | 67.3″ | 103.1″ | 1 | |
| 2001 | 168.9″ | 66.9″ | 103.1″ | 1 |
PT Cruiser on the used market
In 553 PT Cruiser listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2005–2009 car is the most common: 342 of them (62%), at an average asking price of $3,363. ForCar visitors have decoded 32 PT Cruiser VINs; the most checked model years are 2005, 2006 and 2007.
| Generation | Listings | Share | Average asking price | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27 | 5% | $3,453 | 111,638 mi |
| 2005–2009 | 342 | 62% | $3,363 | 111,524 mi |
| 2001–2004 | 183 | 33% | $3,304 | 114,041 mi |
Will a PT Cruiser fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.1 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.1 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.6 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
| Measure | This car | Typical of 634 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 67.3″ | 69.3″ | −2.0″ |
| Wheelbase | 103.1″ | 100.8″ | +2.3″ |
| Curb weight | 3,146 lb | 3,014 lb | +132 lb |
PT Cruiser against its rivals
Next to the Dodge Nitro, Mazda Tribute and Chevrolet HHR, the PT Cruiser is the shortest and the lightest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler PT Cruiser (this car) | 2010 | 168.9″ | 67.3″ | 3,146 lb |
| Dodge Nitro | 2011 | 178.7″ | 73.2″ | 4,105 lb |
| Mazda Tribute | 2011 | 174.8″ | 71.3″ | 3,428 lb |
| Chevrolet HHR | 2011 | 176.4″ | 69.3″ | 3,155 lb |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 PT Cruiser bigger than the 2009?
About the same length: the 2010 model is the same length and 157 lb lighter, because 2010 started a new generation.
Which PT Cruiser years share the same body?
By our measurements the body changed in 2005 and 2010. Model years inside each range, such as 2010, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.
Which is bigger, the PT Cruiser or the Dodge Nitro?
The 2011 Dodge Nitro is 9.8″ longer and 959 lb heavier than the 2010 PT Cruiser.
How much does a used PT Cruiser cost?
In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $3,304 for the 2001–2004 car to $3,453 for the 2010 one, across 553 listings.
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