Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002 vs Ford Focus 2004
| 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 | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 31 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chrysler PT Cruiser engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser is 5 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1247 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 Ford Focus, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Ford Focus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Ford Focus, so Ford Focus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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