Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 vs Nissan Note 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 5 HP more power than Nissan Note, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Nissan Note. Despite the higher power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Note is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Note, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Note. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 360'000 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 Chrysler PT Cruiser engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chrysler Neon | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Almera, Nissan Juke, Nissan Micra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Note 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. | |||
| Nissan Note 2005 1.6 engine: A simple and reliable engine, not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Tends to consume more oil, may have problems starting in cold weather. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.55 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is larger. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 21 cm longer than the Nissan Note, 1 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 538 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1332 litres | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser has more luggage capacity. Chrysler PT Cruiser has 258 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Note. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 0.1 metres more than that of the Nissan Note. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`560 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Nissan Note has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Nissan Note, so Nissan Note quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2200 | |
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