Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 15 recorded runs

Chrysler PT Cruiser 0–60 Times

The Chrysler PT Cruiser 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 15 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Chrysler PT Cruiser is the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT Wagon, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.30 seconds at 92.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

The slowest tested Chrysler PT Cruiser is the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition Wagon, which took 10.9 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.20 seconds at 75.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Chrysler PT Cruiser tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.16 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.29 seconds at 85.38 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.7sec 2003 GT Wagon
Average 0–60 8.16sec Across 15 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 16.29sec @ 85.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 10.9sec 2001 Limited Edition
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Across 15 verified runs, the Chrysler PT Cruiser ranges from 6.7 to 10.9 seconds 0–60, with a 8.16-second average.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser 0–60 times by model year

15 tests · 6 years

2006

Chrysler PT Cruiser · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.90 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.00 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#02
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT Wagon
6.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.40s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.40 sec
Trap Speed
92.0 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
17 C / 24 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 15
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT Wagon
#12
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition Wagon
9.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.60s ¼ mi @ 82.3 mph
0–60 mph
9.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.60 sec
Trap Speed
82.3 mph
Engine
2.4L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
19 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#12 of 15
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition Wagon

2005

Chrysler PT Cruiser · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.80 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#04
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT Convertible
7.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.40s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.40 sec
Trap Speed
92.0 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
19 C / 25 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Convertible
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#4 of 15
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT Convertible
#07
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring Convertible
7.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.20s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.20 sec
Trap Speed
86.0 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
17 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Convertible
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#7 of 15
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring Convertible

2004

Chrysler PT Cruiser · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 9.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.30 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#14
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring CRD Wagon (Euro Spec)
9.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.30s ¼ mi @ 79.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.30 sec
Trap Speed
79.0 mph
Engine
2.1L Turbo Diesel I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
29 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Diesel
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#14 of 15
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring CRD Wagon (Euro Spec)

2003

Chrysler PT Cruiser · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.03 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.57 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#01
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT Wagon
6.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.30s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.30 sec
Trap Speed
92.0 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
17 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#1 of 15
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT Wagon
#05
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT Wagon
7.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.70s ¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.70 sec
Trap Speed
88.0 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
17 C / 23 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#5 of 15
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT Wagon
#06
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT Wagon
7.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.70s ¼ mi @ 88.9 mph
0–60 mph
7.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.70 sec
Trap Speed
88.9 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
17 C / 23 H / 19.8 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#6 of 15
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT Wagon

2002

Chrysler PT Cruiser · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 9.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.90 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#13
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Wagon
9.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.90s ¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.90 sec
Trap Speed
80.0 mph
Engine
2.4L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
19 C / 27 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#13 of 15
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Wagon

2001

Chrysler PT Cruiser · 6 verified runs
Avg 0–60 8.62 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.64 sec
Recorded Tests 6
#03
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Whipple Wagon
7.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.27s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.95 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.27 sec
Trap Speed
92.0 mph
Engine
2.4L Supercharger I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 15
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Whipple Wagon
#08
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Stedebani Turbo Wagon
8.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.40s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.40 sec
Trap Speed
86.0 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#8 of 15
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Stedebani Turbo Wagon
#09
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition Wagon
8.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.70s ¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.70 sec
Trap Speed
82.0 mph
Engine
2.4L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
18 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#9 of 15
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition Wagon
#10
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition Wagon
8.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.60s ¼ mi @ 82.3 mph
0–60 mph
8.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.60 sec
Trap Speed
82.3 mph
Engine
2.4L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
18 C / 24 H / 18.9 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#10 of 15
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition Wagon
#11
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition Wagon
8.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.65s ¼ mi @ 83.1 mph
0–60 mph
8.79 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.65 sec
Trap Speed
83.1 mph
Engine
2.4L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
18 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#11 of 15
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition Wagon
#15
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition Wagon
10.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
18.20s ¼ mi @ 75.0 mph
0–60 mph
10.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
18.20 sec
Trap Speed
75.0 mph
Engine
2.4L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
17 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#15 of 15
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition Wagon

How we verify Chrysler PT Cruiser performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Chrysler PT Cruiser trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Chrysler PT Cruiser performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Chrysler PT Cruiser on record is the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT Wagon, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.7 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 15.30 seconds at 92.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Chrysler PT Cruiser is the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition Wagon, which takes 10.9 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 18.20 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 15 verified runs, a Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 60 mph in 8.16 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.29 seconds at roughly 85.4 mph.
We have verified test data for 6 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
Road & Track

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Chrysler PT Cruiser can do, not a single marketing claim.

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