Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002 vs BMW 1 series 2004

 
Chrysler PT Cruiser
2002 - 2006
BMW 1 series
2004 - 2007
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.1 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 121 HP163 HP
Torque: 300 NM340 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.1 seconds7.9 seconds
BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving.
Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 42 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 40 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.95.7
Real fuel consumption: 7.5 l/100km6.5 l/100km
The BMW 1 series 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 BMW 1 series, 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 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 57 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 820 km in combined cycle870 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway1080 km on highway
760 km with real consumption760 km with real consumption
BMW 1 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front-wheel drive cars (Chrysler PT Cruiser) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 380'000 km390'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 7 years9 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carUsed also on BMW 3 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 1 series might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.39 m4.23 m
Width: 1.71 m1.75 m
Height: 1.42 m1.43 m
Chrysler PT Cruiser is 16 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: no data330 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1150 litres
Turning diameter: 11.1 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series.
Gross weight (kg): 1`0001`840
Safety:
Quality:
low

average
BMW 1 series has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 10003000
Rating in user reviews: 8.3/10 8.0/10
Pros and Cons: Chrysler PT Cruiser has
  • lower price
BMW 1 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
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