Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 27 HP less power than Volkswagen Beetle, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.50 m | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser is 21 cm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 538 litres | 209 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 769 litres | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser has more luggage capacity. Chrysler PT Cruiser has 329 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1800 | |
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