Honda Civic 2004 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Civic) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Chrysler PT Cruiser) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 121 HP | |
| Torque: | 179 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Honda Civic engine produces 39 HP more power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, but torque is 121 NM less than Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler PT Cruiser is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord, Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Civic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chrysler PT Cruiser engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Honda Civic 2004 2.0 engine: In 2001, Honda introduced the K-series engine lineup, featuring an aluminum block with an open-deck design and cast-iron cylinder liners. It utilizes a port fuel injection system, a 16-valve aluminum cylinder head without hydraulic lifters, individual ignition coils, a VTC cam ... More about Honda Civic 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.42 m | |
| Honda Civic is 11 cm shorter than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, 1 cm wider, while the height of Honda Civic is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.5 metres less than that of the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means Honda Civic can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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