Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, but Chrysler PT Cruiser torque is 20 NM more than BMW 3 series. Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 7.8 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chrysler PT Cruiser) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.37 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is smaller, but higher. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 20 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 300 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Chrysler PT Cruiser has 50 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 2 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`925 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 5800 | |
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