BMW 3 series 2001 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 1 HP more power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.60 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 3 cm shorter than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 19 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.1 metres less than that of the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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