Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004 vs SAAB 9-3 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 214 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 7 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 106 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.4 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 4.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 735 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 450 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 also on SAAB 9-5 | |
| 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. | |||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004 2.4 engine: This engine features a thin-walled cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum cylinder head with dual overhead camshafts, a timing belt system, two balance shafts, hydraulic lifters, a dual-mass flywheel, and a dampened crankshaft pulley. It has received numerous ... More about Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.43 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is smaller, but higher. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 35 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 235 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 1 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 345 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3800 | |
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