Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 vs Volvo C70 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler PT Cruiser) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo C70) 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: | 143 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volvo C70 is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 37 HP less power than Volvo C70, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Volvo C70. Due to the lower power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 7.3 | |
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The Volvo C70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 465 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo C70 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 | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.40 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is smaller, but higher. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 29 cm shorter than the Volvo C70, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 200 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 404 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Chrysler PT Cruiser has 10 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C70. The Volvo C70 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volvo C70, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volvo C70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Volvo C70, so Volvo C70 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4600 | |
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