Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002 vs Mazda 323 2001
| 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 | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 21 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mazda 323. Thanks to more power Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 323 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 | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda Premacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 323 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chrysler PT Cruiser engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mazda 323 2001 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is larger. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 14 cm longer than the Mazda 323, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1000 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mazda 323, 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 | above average | |
| Mazda 323 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mazda 323, so Mazda 323 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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