Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 vs Mazda MX-5 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 223 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 332 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 63 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 144 NM more than Mazda MX-5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 500 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda MX-5 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 (Mazda MX-5) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.26 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is larger. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 27 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 3 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 29 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 150 litres | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser has more luggage capacity. Chrysler PT Cruiser has 60 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 2 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-5, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`375 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Mazda MX-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 255 percent more cases than Mazda MX-5, so Mazda MX-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | no data | |
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