Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.7 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 | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 20 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 560'000 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser is 14 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1330 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 0.6 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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