Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002 vs Chevrolet Lacetti 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 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 | 121 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser and Chevrolet Lacetti have the same engine power, but Chrysler PT Cruiser torque is 20 NM more than Chevrolet Lacetti. Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Lacetti is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Lacetti gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 560'000 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 Chevrolet Lacetti engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Chevrolet Captiva | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Lacetti might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser is 9 cm longer than the Chevrolet Lacetti, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 275 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 Chevrolet Lacetti, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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