Mazda 3 2004 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 40 HP less power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.60 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger, but lower. Mazda 3 is 13 cm longer than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 538 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
635 litres | no data | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 238 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. This could mean that the Mazda 3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
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