Chrysler PT Cruiser 2000 vs Nissan Almera 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 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 | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 136 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 42 HP more power than Nissan Almera, whereas torque is 52 NM more than Nissan Almera. Thanks to more power Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Almera 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 | 300'000 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 Chrysler PT Cruiser engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 14 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.45 m | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser is 9 cm longer than the Nissan Almera, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1020 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 Nissan Almera, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`710 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 9.2/10 | |
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