Chrysler PT Cruiser 2003 vs Audi A3 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| 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 | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 15 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Audi A3. Despite the higher power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 1 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chrysler Neon | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Seat Leon, Seat Toledo, Seat Ibiza | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.42 m | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser is 14 cm longer than the Audi A3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1110 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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