Audi A4 2002 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A4) 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: | 163 HP | 223 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 332 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 60 HP less power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, whereas torque is 22 NM less than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 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 2.7 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 405 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 3.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 690 km on highway | ||
| 1010 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. | |||
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`165 | 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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