Volvo C70 2006 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo C70) 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: | 180 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Volvo C70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo C70 engine produces 37 HP more power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Thanks to more power Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 10.4 | |
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The Volvo C70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo C70 consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means that by driving the Volvo C70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo C70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.54 m | |
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Volvo C70 is larger, but lower. Volvo C70 is 29 cm longer than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, 7 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C70 is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means Volvo C70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`090 kg | 1`000 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Volvo C70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Volvo C70, so Volvo C70 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 2600 | |
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