Chevy HHR vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

	2006 Chevrolet HHR	2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Base Prices (including destination)	$15,990 - $18,790	$14,270 - $23,805
Engine Size/Type	2.2-liter DOHC four-cylinder; 2.4-liter DOHC four-cylinder	2.4-liter DOHC four-cylinder; turbocharged 2.4-liter DOHC four-cylinder (two with different power ratings)
Horsepower	143 @ 6,000 rpm172 @ 6,200 rpm	150 @ 5,100 rpm180 @ 5,200 rpm (turbo)220 @ 5,100 rpm (turbo)
Torque	155 lb.-ft. @ 4,000162 lb.-ft. @ 5,000	165 lb.-ft. @ 4,000210 lb.-ft. @ 2,800 (turbo)245 lb.-ft. @ 2,800 (turbo)
Transmission	Five-speed MT (standard)Four-speed AT (optional)	Five-speed MT (standard)Four-speed AT (optional)
EPA Classification	SUV	SUV
Curb Weight	Not Available	3,101 lbs.
Length	176.2 inches	168.8 inches
Width	69.1 inches	67.1 inches
Wheelbase	103.5 inches	103.0 inches
Height	63.1 inches	63.0 inches
Legroom (1/2 – in.)	40.6/39.5	40.6/40.9
Headroom (1/2 – in.)	39.6/39.0	39.2/39.5
Shoulder room (1/2 – in.)	53.5/52.7	54.5/53.9
Max. Seating	5	5
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)	63.1	64.2
Basic Warranty (years/miles)	3/36,000	3/36,000
Powertrain Warranty (years/miles)	3/36,000	7/70,000 (drops to 3/36,000 for 2006 model year)
Corrosion Warranty (years/miles)	6/100,000	5/100,000

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