Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004 vs Opel Astra 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 223 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 332 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 53 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 82 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra, 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 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.41 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is smaller, but higher. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 19 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 440 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 Opel Astra, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`975 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3400 | |
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