Ford Mondeo 2001 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 121 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 9 HP more power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Mondeo 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: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| 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: | 4.73 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger. Ford Mondeo is 34 cm longer than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, 10 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1370 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`000 kg | 1`000 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Ford Mondeo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Ford Mondeo, so Ford Mondeo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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