Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 vs Opel Astra 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 18 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Opel Astra. Despite the higher power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 7.7 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Opel Astra 2001 1.8 engine: Mechanically reliable engine, but the engine control unit can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.39 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is larger. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 2 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 4 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chrysler PT Cruiser has 120 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. 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 | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 1 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`725 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2400 | |
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