Alfa Romeo Spider 2003 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 223 HP | |
| Torque: | 206 NM | 332 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo Spider engine produces 58 HP less power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, whereas torque is 126 NM less than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo Spider reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo Spider is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo Spider over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 690 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo Spider gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 250'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo GT, Alfa Romeo GTV | Used also on Dodge Neon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo Spider might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.54 m | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is larger, but lower. Alfa Romeo Spider is 1 cm longer than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, 3 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Spider is 22 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 110 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Spider is 0.8 metres less than that of the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means Alfa Romeo Spider can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`665 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 2600 | |
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