Chrysler PT Cruiser 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2001

 
Chrysler PT Cruiser
2005 - 2006
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.4 Petrol2.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 143 HP192 HP
Torque: 214 NM245 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.2 seconds8.2 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving.
Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 49 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 31 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.59.5
Real fuel consumption: 12.5 l/100km10.4 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 150 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 57 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 540 km in combined cycle660 km in combined cycle
670 km on highway860 km on highway
450 km with real consumption600 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

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 3 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

Engine production duration: 15 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Grand CaravanInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler PT Cruiser might be a better choice in this respect.
Chrysler PT Cruiser 2005 2.4 engine: This engine features a thin-walled cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum cylinder head with dual overhead camshafts, a timing belt system, two balance shafts, hydraulic lifters, a dual-mass flywheel, and a dampened crankshaft pulley. It has received numerous ...  More about Chrysler PT Cruiser 2005 2.4 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.29 m4.26 m
Width: 1.70 m1.75 m
Height: 1.60 m1.41 m
Chrysler PT Cruiser is 3 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 19 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no data310 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1100 litres
Turning diameter: 11.1 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 1.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`0001`930
Safety:
Quality:
low

below average
BMW 3 series has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 10002600
Rating in user reviews: 8.3/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: Chrysler PT Cruiser has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
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