Ford Focus 2004 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is a more dynamic driving. Ford Focus engine produces 25 HP less power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, whereas torque is 33 NM less than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Focus consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means that by driving the Ford Focus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 370'000 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 Ford Focus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford C-Max | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi Eclipse, Chrysler Sebring | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler PT Cruiser might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chrysler PT Cruiser engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.60 m | |
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Ford Focus is larger, but lower. Ford Focus is 5 cm longer than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, 14 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1247 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.7 metres less than that of the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means Ford Focus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Ford Focus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Ford Focus, so Ford Focus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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