Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002 vs Rover 45 1999
| 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 | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 21 HP more power than Rover 45, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Rover 45. Despite the higher power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Rover 45 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Rover 45, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 225 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 Rover 45. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 55 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 | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Rover 45 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Accord, Land Rover Freelander, Rover 25 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Rover 45 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 3 cm longer than the Rover 45, 1 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 717 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 Rover 45, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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