Chrysler PT Cruiser 2003 vs Peugeot 206 2002
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| 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 | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 5 HP more power than Peugeot 206, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Peugeot 206. Despite the higher power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 206 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chrysler Neon | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 206 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Peugeot 206 2002 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Peugeot 206 2002 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.46 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is larger. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 26 cm longer than the Peugeot 206, 5 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 313 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 1.2 metres more than that of the Peugeot 206, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Peugeot 206 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Peugeot 206, so Peugeot 206 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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