BMW 1 series 2004 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 13 HP more power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chrysler PT Cruiser) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.60 m | |
| BMW 1 series is 6 cm shorter than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 1 series is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 538 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | no data | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser has more luggage space. BMW 1 series has 208 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2000 | |
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