Volvo C30 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: | 11.9 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Volvo C30 engine produces 12 HP less power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Despite less power, Volvo C30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo C30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C30 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means that by driving the Volvo C30 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C30 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo C30 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: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V50 | 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. Volvo C30 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volvo C30 is 14 cm shorter than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, 7 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C30 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 251 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C30 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means Volvo C30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`000 | |
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| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Volvo C30 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Volvo C30, so Volvo C30 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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