Opel Astra 2006 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Opel Astra) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chrysler PT Cruiser) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 7 HP more power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 10.4 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 4.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 645 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.54 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger, but lower. Opel Astra is 19 cm longer than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, 8 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Opel Astra has 5 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.8 metres less than that of the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means Opel Astra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`983 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3400 | |
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