Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 223 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 332 NM | 172 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 108 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.50 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is larger. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 21 cm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle, 3 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 270 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 1.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Beetle, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3600 | |
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