2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Base
The 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Base is a 150-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $15,125 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 150 horsepower at 5,100 rpm and 165 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The PT Cruiser measures 168.9 inches long on a 103.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,076 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $15,125 ($24,383 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 150 hp @ 5,100 rpm |
| Torque | 165 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 15 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam (semi-independent) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15.0" |
| Wheels Rear | 15.0" |
| Tires Front | P195/65R15 T |
| Tires Rear | P195/65R15 T |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 168.9 in |
| Width | 67.1 in |
| Height | 63 in |
| Wheelbase | 103 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,076 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Legroom Front | 40.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 40.9 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars