Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 vs Volvo V40 2002
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 223 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 332 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 87 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 142 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 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 Volvo V40, 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 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 500 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is smaller, but slightly higher. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 19 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 538 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1421 litres | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Chrysler PT Cruiser has 125 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. The Volvo V40 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 Volvo V40, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
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