BMW Z4 2006 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 7 HP more power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, but torque is 20 NM less than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 10.4 | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW Z4 consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means that by driving the BMW Z4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 435 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW Z4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 Z4) 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: | 4.09 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.54 m | |
| BMW Z4 is 20 cm shorter than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW Z4 is 24 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 240 litres | 210 litres | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW Z4 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. The Chrysler PT Cruiser may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 2.2 metres less than that of the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means BMW Z4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`520 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| BMW Z4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than BMW Z4, so BMW Z4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 3400 | |
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