Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler PT Cruiser) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Megane) 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 | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 332 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 93 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 32 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 555 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 5.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 500 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane 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 | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.40 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is smaller, but higher. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 7 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 190 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 490 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Chrysler PT Cruiser has 20 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The Renault Megane may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 1.8 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2600 | |
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