Nissan Almera 2000 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 121 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Almera engine produces 11 HP less power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Due to the lower power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Almera consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means that by driving the Nissan Almera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Almera consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Almera 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: | 390'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Almera Tino | Used 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.18 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
| Nissan Almera is 21 cm shorter than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, width is practically the same , while the height of Nissan Almera is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 355 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1100 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Almera is 0.7 metres less than that of the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means Nissan Almera can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`800 kg | 1`000 kg | |
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| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
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