Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002 vs Nissan Almera 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 121 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 11 HP more power than Nissan Almera, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Nissan Almera. Thanks to more power Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Almera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Nissan Almera Tino | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chrysler PT Cruiser engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser is 21 cm longer than the Nissan Almera, width is practically the same , while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1100 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 0.7 metres more than that of the Nissan Almera, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`800 | |
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| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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