Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 vs Chrysler Neon 1999
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 17 HP more power than Chrysler Neon, whereas torque is 123 NM more than Chrysler Neon. Despite the higher power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 8.3 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 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon, which means that by driving the Chrysler PT Cruiser over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 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 Chrysler Neon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.42 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is smaller, but higher. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 10 cm shorter than the Chrysler Neon, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 538 litres | 370 litres | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Chrysler PT Cruiser has 168 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler Neon. The Chrysler Neon 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 | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 0.3 metres more than that of the Chrysler Neon. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 800 | |
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