BMW 3 series 2003 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 214 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series and Chrysler PT Cruiser have the same engine power, but BMW 3 series torque is 14 NM less than Chrysler PT Cruiser. BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 10.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 12.4 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 3 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 450 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 4.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 650 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 450 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| 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: | 4.49 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.54 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but lower. BMW 3 series is 20 cm longer than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
300 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 2 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`925 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| 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 (€): | 5800 | 2600 | |
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