Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 vs BMW Z4 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW Z4, but torque is 20 NM more than BMW Z4. Due to the lower power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 7.5 | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 435 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW Z4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 Z4) 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 | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.30 m | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser is 20 cm longer than the BMW Z4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 24 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 240 litres | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chrysler PT Cruiser has 30 litres less trunk space than the BMW Z4. This could mean that the Chrysler PT Cruiser uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 2.2 metres more than that of the BMW Z4, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`520 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| BMW Z4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than BMW Z4, so BMW Z4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 10 600 | |
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