Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002 vs Fiat Marea 1999
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 121 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 16 HP more power than Fiat Marea, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Fiat Marea. Despite the higher power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Marea is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Marea, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Marea. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Fiat Marea gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 1 cm longer than the Fiat Marea, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 0.4 metres more than that of the Fiat Marea, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Chrysler PT Cruiser has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Marea has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Chrysler PT Cruiser, so Chrysler PT Cruiser quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | no data | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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