Chrysler PT Cruiser 2000 vs Toyota Corolla 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 30 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 38 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla 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 | 15 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 | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.38 m | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser and Toyota Corolla are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 1.5 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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