Rover 45 1999 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| 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: | 100 HP | 121 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Rover 45 engine produces 21 HP less power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Despite less power, Rover 45 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Rover 45 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Rover 45 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means that by driving the Rover 45 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Rover 45 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: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Rover 45 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: | 350'000 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 | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Accord, Land Rover Freelander, Rover 25 | 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. Rover 45 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Rover 45 is 3 cm shorter than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Rover 45 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
717 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 45 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means Rover 45 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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