Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 214 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, but Chrysler PT Cruiser torque is 14 NM more than BMW 3 series. Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.4 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 450 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 450 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chrysler PT Cruiser) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Grand Caravan | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler PT Cruiser might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.37 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is smaller, but higher. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 20 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 300 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 2 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`925 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 5800 | |
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