Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 vs Chevrolet Trax 2013
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser and Chevrolet Trax have the same engine power, but Chrysler PT Cruiser torque is 2 NM more than Chevrolet Trax. Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.5 | |
|
The Chevrolet Trax is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Trax, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| Chevrolet Trax gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chrysler Neon | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Cruze | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Trax might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chrysler PT Cruiser engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.67 m | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser is 4 cm longer than the Chevrolet Trax, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 538 litres | 356 litres | |
|
Chrysler PT Cruiser has more luggage capacity. Chrysler PT Cruiser has 182 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Trax. | |||
| 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 Chevrolet Trax. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`791 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 8200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Chrysler PT Cruiser has
|
Chevrolet Trax has
| |