Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002 vs Alfa Romeo 147 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 121 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 305 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 147 is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 29 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 147, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Alfa Romeo 147. Due to the lower power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo 147 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 147, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 147. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo 147 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Bravo, Alfa Romeo GT | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo 147 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser is 17 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 147, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 292 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1030 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 0.4 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 147, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`855 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Alfa Romeo 147 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Alfa Romeo 147, so Alfa Romeo 147 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1600 | |
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