Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 172 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 28 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 48 NM more than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 9.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Beetle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.50 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is larger. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 21 cm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle, 3 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 201 litres | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser has 9 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| 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 Beetle, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3600 | |
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