Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 vs Mazda MX-5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mazda MX-5 is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 18 HP less power than Mazda MX-5, but torque is 32 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Due to the lower power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 8.0 | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. | |||
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 | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | no data | |
| 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 | no data | |
| 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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