Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 223 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 332 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 76 HP more power than Fiat Marea, whereas torque is 146 NM more than Fiat Marea. Thanks to more power Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 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 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Marea. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 520 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 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 Fiat Marea engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Dodge Neon | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 1 cm longer than the Fiat Marea, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| 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: | Chrysler PT Cruiser has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Marea has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Chrysler PT Cruiser, so Chrysler PT Cruiser quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | no data | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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