Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 vs Nissan Qashqai 2010
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 2 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 24 NM more than Nissan Qashqai. Despite the higher power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 8.0 | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.62 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is smaller. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 4 cm shorter than the Nissan Qashqai, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 538 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1513 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 Qashqai. The Nissan Qashqai 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 Qashqai, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Nissan Qashqai has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 265 percent more cases than Nissan Qashqai, so Nissan Qashqai quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 7000 | |
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