Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 vs Nissan X-Trail 2003
| 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: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Nissan X-Trail is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 22 HP less power than Nissan X-Trail, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Nissan X-Trail. Due to the lower power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Nissan X-Trail 2003: It has selectable four-wheel drive with Auto, 2WD and Lock modes. In Auto mode, it has front-wheel drive under normal conditions, the rear axle engages when the front wheels start to slip, and power is distributed variably up to 50:50 front to rear. In 2WD mode, the transfer clutch is permanently unlocked, but the electronic control unit can engage the rear wheels occasionally, for example during hard acceleration. In Lock mode, the transfer clutch is permanently locked, providing a constant 50:50 power distribution. When vehicle speed increases above 30 km/h (20 mph), it switches to Auto mode, but when speed decreases, it switches back to Lock mode. The system also switches to 2WD mode in the event of overheating. | |||
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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