Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 vs Volkswagen EOS 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler PT Cruiser) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen EOS) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 223 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 332 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 83 HP more power than Volkswagen EOS, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Volkswagen EOS. Thanks to more power Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen EOS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 510 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 500 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen EOS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.44 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is smaller, but higher. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 12 cm shorter than the Volkswagen EOS, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Chrysler PT Cruiser has 5 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| 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 EOS, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Volkswagen EOS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 155 percent more cases than Volkswagen EOS, so Volkswagen EOS quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 4600 | |
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