Renault Megane 2006 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 223 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 332 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 73 HP less power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, but torque is 8 NM more than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 11.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 3.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 570 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 5.1 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 | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Renault Megane 2006 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.54 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but lower. Renault Megane is 7 cm longer than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
490 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 20 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. This could mean that the Renault Megane uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1.1 metres less than that of the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3400 | |
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