Mazda 3 2006 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 121 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 12 HP less power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Despite less power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 2.1 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 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 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: | 390'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 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. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger. Mazda 3 is 3 cm longer than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
635 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`825 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 (€): | 1600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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