Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 vs Mazda MX-5 2008
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser is available with front wheel drive, while Mazda MX-5 can be equipped with rear wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.4 | 1.8 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 - 223 HP | 126 - 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 - 332 NM | 167 - 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 - 12.2 seconds | 7.6 - 9.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 - 10.4 | 7.0 - 8.0 | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser petrol engines consumes on average 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda MX-5. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.26 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is larger. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 4 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 3 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 29 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 150 litres | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser has more luggage capacity. Chrysler PT Cruiser has 60 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 2 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-5, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`000 | ~ 1`375 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | no data | |
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