Chrysler PT Cruiser 2000 vs Suzuki Liana 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 34 HP more power than Suzuki Liana, whereas torque is 44 NM more than Suzuki Liana. Thanks to more power Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Liana is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Liana, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Liana. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Liana gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 24 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Liana 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. | |||
| Suzuki Liana 2004 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.55 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is larger. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 6 cm longer than the Suzuki Liana, 1 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 1.1 metres more than that of the Suzuki Liana, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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