Chrysler PT Cruiser 2000 vs Mazda 323 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 40 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 43 NM more than Mazda 323. Thanks to more power Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 323 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 Mazda 323 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi Eclipse, Chrysler Sebring | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.42 m | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser is 4 cm longer than the Mazda 323, width is practically the same , while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1000 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mazda 323, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`585 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mazda 323 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mazda 323, so Mazda 323 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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