Chrysler PT Cruiser 2005 vs Fiat Marea 1996
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 214 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Fiat Marea is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 4 HP less power than Fiat Marea, but torque is 28 NM more than Fiat Marea. Due to the lower power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.5 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Marea is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Marea, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Marea. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 450 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Fiat Marea gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Grand Caravan | Used only for this car | |
| 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 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.42 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is smaller, but higher. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 9 cm shorter than the Fiat Marea, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | no data | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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