Mazda 323 2001 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 engine produces 40 HP less power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, whereas torque is 43 NM less than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Due to the lower power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means that by driving the Mazda 323 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 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: | 730 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 323 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 323 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi Eclipse, Chrysler Sebring | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler PT Cruiser 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: | 4.25 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.60 m | |
| Mazda 323 is 4 cm shorter than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 323 is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 355 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1000 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means Mazda 323 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`585 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Mazda 323 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mazda 323, so Mazda 323 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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