Audi A4 2002 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 223 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 332 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 53 HP less power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, whereas torque is 102 NM less than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 690 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 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: | 480'000 km | 280'000 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 Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Used also on Dodge Neon | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.54 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger, but lower. Audi A4 is 28 cm longer than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 246 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means Audi A4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2600 | |
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