2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser Base
The 2009 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 $17,250 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
It makes 150 horsepower at 5,100 rpm and 165 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm, spinning to a 6,240 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).
The PT Cruiser measures 168.9 inches long on a 103.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,070 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $17,250 ($26,136 *) |
| 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 |
| Redline | 6,240 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 87.4 x 101.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection (SMPI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 15 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15.0" x 6.0" |
| Wheels Rear | 15.0" x 6.0" |
| Tires Front | P195/65R15 |
| Tires Rear | P195/65R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 168.9 in |
| Width | 67.1 in |
| Height | 63 in |
| Wheelbase | 103 in |
| Front Track | 58.3 in |
| Rear Track | 58.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 21.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,070 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 40.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 50.1 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 46.7 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars