Audi A4 2005 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 233 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 214 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 90 HP more power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, whereas torque is 236 NM more than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 10.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 12.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 2.3 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 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 3.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 650 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 450 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A4 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| 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. | |||
| Audi A4 2005 3.0 engine: The camshaft is driven by a set of four chains, which means that replacement costs are high. 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: | 4.57 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`295 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 2600 | |
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