Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 vs Nissan Qashqai 2008
| 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 | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 223 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 332 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 83 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 136 NM more than Nissan Qashqai. Thanks to more power Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 500 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.61 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is smaller. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 3 cm shorter than the Nissan Qashqai, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 19 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 538 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 410 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 538 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1520 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 0.1 metres more than that of the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 2`108 | |
| 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 | 5400 | |
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