Compare Chrysler Prowler vs Fiat 500C vs Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible

Variants
0.9 TWIN AIR
1.2
1.3 MultiJet
1.4
2.0
2.0 AT
2.4
2.4 Turbo
2.4 Turbo AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
50 L / 1.8 cu-ft
375 L / 13.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
6.2 L / 6.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
4.7 L / 5.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
46.0 L / 12.2 gal
35.0 L / 9.2 gal
57.0 L / 15.1 gal
Passengers
2
4
4
Payload
415 kg / 915 lbs
400 kg / 882 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Semi-independent, Torsion beam
Semi-independent, Torsion
Tire Size
225/45 R17, 295/40 R20
195/65 R15

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
3-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1295 mm / 51.0 in
1488 mm / 58.6 in
1600 mm / 63.0 in
Size | Length
4200 mm / 165.4 in
3546 mm / 139.6 in
4290 mm / 168.9 in
Size | Width
1945 mm / 76.6 in
1627 mm / 64.1 in
1705 mm / 67.1 in
Track Width | Front
1580.0 mm / 62.2 in
1480.0 mm / 58.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1615.0 mm / 63.6 in
1408.0 mm / 55.4 in
1480.0 mm / 58.3 in
Weight
1290.0 kg / 2844.0 lbs
970.0 kg / 2138.5 lbs
1500.0 kg / 3306.9 lbs
Wheel Size
15 in, 16 in
6J x 15
Wheelbase
2880 mm / 113.4 in
2300 mm / 90.6 in
2615 mm / 103.0 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
6.8 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
6.5 sec
CO2 Emission
235 g/km
Fuel Economy
13.8 L/100km / 17.0 MPG (urban) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine | Bore
96.0 mm / 3.8 in
87.5 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.9:1
9.6:1
Engine | Displacement
3.5 L / 214.7 cu-in / 3518.0 cc
2.0 L / 121.8 cu-in / 1996.0 cc
Engine | Power
257.0 hp / 191.6 kW @ 6400 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
73.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
68.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Torque
346 Nm / 255.2 lb-ft @ 3950 rpm
188 Nm / 138.7 lb-ft @ 4150 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
4-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Manual

Production

Availability
1997 ~ 2002

Reviews

Neofiliac score
80%
17%
23%
Pros
  • Unique retro styling
  • Well balanced
  • Good handling
  • Small turning circle
  • Decent styling
  • OK-looking with the top down
Cons
  • Very little cargo space
  • Not a real performance machine
  • No real convertible experience
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • Can't even reach 200km/h
  • Miserably low engine output
  • Only available with tiny engines
  • No independent rear suspensions
  • Slow and sluggish
  • Ugly with the top up
  • No powerful engine options
  • Poor chassis and suspension

Price

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