Chrysler PT Cruiser 2000 vs Ford Focus 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 25 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 345 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 Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus 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 Ford Focus 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 also on Ford C-Max | |
| 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 | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.45 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is smaller, but higher. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 5 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1247 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 0.7 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Ford Focus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Ford Focus, so Ford Focus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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