Chrysler PT Cruiser 2003 vs Fiat Marea 1996
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 115 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 12 HP more power than Fiat Marea, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Fiat Marea. Despite the higher power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.3 | |
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The Chrysler PT Cruiser is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Marea, which means that by driving the Chrysler PT Cruiser over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chrysler Neon | Used also on Fiat Brava | |
| 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: | 4.29 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.42 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is smaller, but higher. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 9 cm shorter than the Fiat Marea, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 0.4 metres more than that of the Fiat Marea, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Marea has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Chrysler PT Cruiser, so Chrysler PT Cruiser quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | no data | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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