Ford Focus 2004 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 121 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is a more dynamic driving. Ford Focus engine produces 31 HP less power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, whereas torque is 85 NM less than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Focus consumes 2.2 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 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 380'000 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 Chrysler PT Cruiser engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
| Ford Focus is 5 cm shorter than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, 13 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 3 cm higher. | |||
| 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`790 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Ford Focus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 90 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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