Chrysler PT Cruiser 2000 vs Citroen Xsara 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 50 HP more power than Citroen Xsara, whereas torque is 53 NM more than Citroen Xsara. Thanks to more power Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Xsara 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 Citroen Xsara, 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 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Xsara gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen Xsara engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi Eclipse, Chrysler Sebring | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Peugeot 206, Peugeot 306, Citroen Xsara Picasso, Peugeot 106 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chrysler PT Cruiser engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.40 m | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser is 12 cm longer than the Citroen Xsara, width is practically the same , while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 20 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 Citroen Xsara, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`100 | |
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| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 600 | |
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