Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 vs Nissan X-Trail 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| 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 | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Nissan X-Trail is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 25 HP less power than Nissan X-Trail, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Nissan X-Trail. Due to the lower power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler PT Cruiser is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail, which means that by driving the Chrysler PT Cruiser over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 280'000 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 | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chrysler Neon | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Primera, Nissan Serena, Nissan Sentra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan X-Trail 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 | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.68 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is smaller. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 22 cm shorter than the Nissan X-Trail, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 538 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1841 litres | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Chrysler PT Cruiser has 128 litres more trunk space than the Nissan X-Trail. The Nissan X-Trail may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 0.5 metres more than that of the Nissan X-Trail, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Nissan X-Trail has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Nissan X-Trail, so Nissan X-Trail quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2800 | |
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