Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 vs Renault Megane 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 60 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1330 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km with real consumption | 1110 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.47 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is smaller, but higher. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 1 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 538 litres | 372 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1162 litres | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Chrysler PT Cruiser has 166 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The Renault Megane 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 | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`762 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 230 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3400 | |
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