Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. MINI Cooper
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chrysler PT Cruiser and MINI Cooper contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chrysler PT Cruiser and the MINI Cooper.
When we compare the Chrysler PT Cruiser's and the MINI Cooper's specifications and ratings, the Chrysler PT Cruiser has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The MINI Cooper has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Chrysler PT Cruiser's and the MINI Cooper's specifications and ratings, the Chrysler PT Cruiser is a better car than the MINI Cooper.
Pricing: A used 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser ranges from $2,975 to $10,004 while a used 2008 MINI Cooper is priced between $3,139 to $12,598.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chrysler PT Cruiser’s base engine makes 150 horsepower, and the MINI Cooper base engine makes 115 horsepower. The PT Cruiser is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 390 miles. The Cooper is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles. This gives the MINI Cooper the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chrysler PT Cruiser. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
18430
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
21950
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
6061
Price Range:
2975 - 10004
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
18
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
104532
# Good or Great Deals:
6
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
7495
Price Range:
3139 - 12598
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
26
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
106111
# Good or Great Deals:
6
Chrysler PT Cruiser Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
MINI Cooper Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chrysler PT Cruiser
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for MINI Cooper
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.8652166359357145
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Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.2990834525174915
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Chrysler PT Cruiser Rankings
Not yet available
MINI Cooper Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chrysler PT Cruiser Trim Levels
Not yet available
MINI Cooper Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
150 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
167 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
115 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
111 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.043 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
315 / 390 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 32 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
304 / 422 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
41.1 inches
Cargo Space:
7.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
84.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
50.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
27.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
39 inches
Cargo Space:
9.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3303 lbs
Width:
67.1 inches
Height:
60.6 inches
Length:
168.9 inches
Wheelbase:
103 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2700 lbs
Width:
66.5 inches
Height:
55.5 inches
Length:
143.1 inches
Wheelbase:
97.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearlcoat
Blue
Deep Water Blue Pearlcoat / Surf Blue Pearlcoat
Green
Melbourne Green Pearlcoat
Red
Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat / Sunset Crystal Pearlcoat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat / Silver Steel Metallic Clearcoat
White
Cool Vanilla Clearcoat / Stone White Clearcoat
Beige
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Astro Black Metallic
Blue
Lightning Blue Metallic
Green
British Racing Green Metallic
Red
Chili Red / Nightfire Red Metallic
Silver
Pure Silver Metallic / White Silver Metallic
White
Pepper White
Beige
Sparkling Silver Metallic
Yellow
Mellow Yellow
Interior Colors
Beige
Pastel Pebble Beige
Gray
Pastel Slate Gray
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Orange
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Cordoba Beige Soft Leather
Gray
Silver Gray/Panther Black Cloth / Silver-Gray/Black Leatherette
Black
Black Panther Leatherette / Black/Panther Black Cloth / Octogan Panther Black Cloth
Blue
Dark Blue Leather
Brown
Malt Brown English Leather
Orange
Sunrise/Laser Blue Cloth/Leather
