Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002 vs Toyota Corolla 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 | 89 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 32 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla, 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 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla 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 | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.38 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is larger. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 10 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 2 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 1.5 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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