Renault Megane 2003 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 223 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 332 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 87 HP less power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, whereas torque is 141 NM less than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 690 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Renault Megane engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Espace | Used also on Dodge Neon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Megane 2003 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Megane 2003 2.0 engine | |||
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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
490 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1.8 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`845 | 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 (€): | 2000 | 2600 | |
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