Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004 vs Peugeot 206 2002
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 223 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 332 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 85 HP more power than Peugeot 206, whereas torque is 142 NM more than Peugeot 206. Thanks to more power Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 206 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 206 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 Peugeot 206 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Dodge Neon | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 407, Citroen Xsara Picasso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 206 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is larger, but slightly lower. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 36 cm longer than the Peugeot 206, 4 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 313 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1365 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 1.2 metres more than that of the Peugeot 206, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`565 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Peugeot 206 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Peugeot 206, so Peugeot 206 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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