Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004 vs Alfa Romeo Spider 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 223 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 332 NM | 206 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 58 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Spider, whereas torque is 126 NM more than Alfa Romeo Spider. Thanks to more power Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo Spider is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Spider. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo Spider gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 250'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Dodge Neon | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo GT, Alfa Romeo GTV | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo Spider might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.32 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is smaller, but higher. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 1 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo Spider, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 22 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 110 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 0.8 metres more than that of the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`665 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 6000 | |
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