Compare 2010 Chevrolet HHR vs 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser

2010 Chevrolet HHR
2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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FWD 4-Door LS
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
HHR FWD 4-Door LS 22 32 $17,971 $18,720
HHR FWD 4-Door LT w/1LT 22 32 $18,931 $19,720
HHR FWD 4-Door LT w/2LT 22 30 $18,931 $19,720
HHR FWD 4-Door Panel LS 22 32 $18,268 $19,030
HHR FWD 4-Door Panel LT w/1LT 22 32 $19,228 $20,030
HHR FWD 4-Door Panel LT w/2LT 22 30 $19,228 $20,030
HHR FWD 4-Door SS 21 29 $25,204 $26,255
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4-Door Wgn
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
PT Cruiser 4-Door Wgn 21 26 $16,950 $18,000
PT Cruiser 4-Door Wgn Limited 18 24 $22,939 $24,510
PT Cruiser 4-Door Wgn Touring 19 24 $19,508 $20,780
Pricing
Invoice Price
$17,971
$16,950
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$18,720
$18,000
Monthly Payment Estimate
$312 / month
$300 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.4
6.6
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2010 Chevrolet HHR has love-it-or-hate-it styling, but it should appeal to those who want good cargo capability in an economical ride. There's no more convertible, but if you want to be seen, the 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser still lends some novelty to everyday driving.
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Fuel Economy
City
22 mpg 21 mpg
Highway
32 mpg 26 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
2WD Sport Utility Vehicle Subcompact
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in)
52.7 53.6
Front Leg Room (in)
40.6 40.6
Front Hip Room (in)
50.1 49.6
Second Leg Room (in)
39.5 40.9
Front Head Room (in)
39.6 39.2
Passenger Volume (ft³)
97.4 98.8
Second Hip Room (in)
50.6 41.1
Front Shoulder Room (in)
53.5 53.8
Second Head Room (in)
39.0 39.5
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Exterior Dimensions
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Track Width, Rear (in)
58.7 58.2
Wheelbase (in)
103.5 103.0
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
69.1 67.1
Track Width, Front (in)
58.7 58.3
Min Ground Clearance (in)
6.3 5.5
Length, Overall (in)
176.2 168.9
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Height, Overall (in)
63.1 63.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
25.2 - TBD -
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
57.7 - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA NA
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
NA NA
Brake Type
Power Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
9.84 x 1.7 8.97 x 1.57
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.65 x 1.02 11 x 0.9
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.0 15.0
Steering
Steering Type
Variable electric Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.5 - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
18.5 18.1
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36 36.7
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
QDB TNC
Spare Tire Order Code
NA TBC
Rear Tire Size
P215/55R16 P195/65R15
Rear Tire Order Code
QDB TNC
Front Tire Size
P215/55R16 P195/65R15
Spare Tire Size
- TBD - Compact
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 1000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 - TBD -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3013 3070
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5 15 x 6.0
Front Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD - - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5 15 x 6.0
Spare Wheel Size (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
7.4 - TBD -
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - 120
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - 510
Engine
Engine Type
Gas/Ethanol I4 Gas I4
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection SMPI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
150 @ 4800 165 @ 4000
Engine Order Code
LE8 EDZ
Displacement
2.2L/134 2.4L/148
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
155 @ 6100 150 @ 5200
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
26 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
32 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
22 21
Transmission
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.17 3.94
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.89 0.97
Trans Description Cont.
Manual Manual w/OD
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.38 3.55
Clutch Size (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.18 1.36
Trans Type
5 5
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA -
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.70 0.81
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.17 3.42
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.76 1.96
Trans Order Code
MM5 DD5
Summary
Body Style
4 Door Small Station Wagon
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet HHR Chrysler PT Cruiser
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
torsion beam w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Macpherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA NA
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
strut-type w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Semi-independent Twist beam
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.2 -
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
7 6

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