2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2009 Toyota Venza
To start off, both 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2009 Toyota Venza were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (181 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 543 kg more than 2009 Toyota Venza.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser (285 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2009 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
Model | PT Cruiser | Venza |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2429 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 67 L |