Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 121 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 19 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf, 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 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| 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 | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser is 19 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1305 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 150 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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