Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 vs BMW 1 series 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 13 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 40 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chrysler PT Cruiser) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.43 m | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser is 6 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 538 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1150 litres | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser has more luggage capacity. Chrysler PT Cruiser has 208 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3000 | |
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