Citroen C5 2001 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002

 
Citroen C5
2001 - 2004
Chrysler PT Cruiser
2002 - 2006
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.1 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 110 HP121 HP
Torque: 250 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.7 seconds12.1 seconds
Chrysler PT Cruiser is a more dynamic driving.
Citroen C5 engine produces 11 HP less power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.56.9
Real fuel consumption: 6.9 l/100km7.5 l/100km
The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means that by driving the Citroen C5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres57 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1010 km in combined cycle820 km in combined cycle
1290 km on highway1010 km on highway
950 km with real consumption760 km with real consumption
Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 560'000 km380'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen C5 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 6 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Peugeot 607Used only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C5 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.62 m4.39 m
Width: 1.77 m1.71 m
Height: 1.48 m1.42 m
Citroen C5 is larger.
Citroen C5 is 23 cm longer than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, 6 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C5 is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no datano data
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Gross weight (kg): 1`5001`000
Safety:
Quality:
below average

low
Citroen C5 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Citroen C5, so Citroen C5 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 10001200
Pros and Cons: Citroen C5 has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Chrysler PT Cruiser has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
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