Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 vs Honda Civic 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 25 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 50 litres | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chrysler Neon | Used also on Honda FR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Honda Civic 2007 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.46 m | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser is 5 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 538 litres | 485 litres | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser has more luggage capacity. Chrysler PT Cruiser has 53 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 0.1 metres more than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 175 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2600 | |
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