Honda Civic 2005 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Honda Civic) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chrysler PT Cruiser) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 3 HP less power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, but torque is 120 NM more than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Despite less power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 10.1 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means that by driving the Honda Civic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 750 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Honda Civic 2005 2.2 engine: Honda’s first diesel engine featured an aluminum block, a variable-geometry turbocharger, second-generation Bosch Common Rail injection, 16-valve cylinder head, and a balance shaft integrated into the crankcase. The ... More about Honda Civic 2005 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.60 m | |
| Honda Civic is 4 cm shorter than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, 6 cm wider, while the height of Honda Civic is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 538 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | no data | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser has more luggage space. Honda Civic has 83 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.1 metres less than that of the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 175 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
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