Ford Focus 2004 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is a more dynamic driving. Ford Focus engine produces 60 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 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 7.2 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 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 300 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: | 53 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 538 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1247 litres | no data | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Ford Focus has 153 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. This could mean that the Ford Focus uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| 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: | no data | ||
| 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 | 2000 | |
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