Chrysler PT Cruiser 2000 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser 2000 is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler PT Cruiser 2000 engine produces 25 HP more power than Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006, whereas torque is 31 NM more than Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006. Thanks to more power Chrysler PT Cruiser 2000 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser 2000 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser 2000 could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser 2000 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 600 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi Eclipse, Chrysler Sebring | Used also on Chrysler Neon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler PT Cruiser 2000 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler PT Cruiser 2000 and Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 538 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Chrysler PT Cruiser 2000, so Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 quality could be a bit better. | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
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