Lexus IS 2002 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus IS) 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 belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 121 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 34 HP more power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, but torque is 105 NM less than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 6.9 | |
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The Chrysler PT Cruiser is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 435 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
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 (Lexus IS) 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: | 19 years | 7 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus IS 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Lexus IS is larger. Lexus IS is 11 cm longer than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, 1 cm wider, while the height of Lexus IS is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
475 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 1.1 metres less than that of the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`870 kg | 1`000 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1000 | |
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