Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 121 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 12 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Mazda 3. Despite the higher power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is smaller. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 635 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 Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`825 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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