Chrysler PT Cruiser 2000 vs Audi A3 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 15 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Audi A3. Despite the higher power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.4 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 460'000 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 Audi A3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi Eclipse, Chrysler Sebring | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A3 1996 1.8 engine: This engine is known for its reliability and durability, often lasting over 450,000 km with proper maintenance. Regular maintenance, particularly using high-quality oil, is essential to maximize its lifespan and performance.
One of the most common issues is the failure of the vacuum regulator for the intake ... More about Audi A3 1996 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.42 m | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser is 14 cm longer than the Audi A3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1110 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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