Volkswagen Beetle 2005 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Beetle) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chrysler PT Cruiser) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 214 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 38 HP less power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, but torque is 26 NM more than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Despite less power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 10.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 12.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 5.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Beetle over 15,000 km in a year you can save 795 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 6.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 650 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 450 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004 2.4 engine: This engine features a thin-walled cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum cylinder head with dual overhead camshafts, a timing belt system, two balance shafts, hydraulic lifters, a dual-mass flywheel, and a dampened crankshaft pulley. It has received numerous ... More about Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.54 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is smaller. Volkswagen Beetle is 21 cm shorter than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 201 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 1.1 metres less than that of the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means Volkswagen Beetle can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2600 | |
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