SAAB 9-3 2006 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (SAAB 9-3) 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 214 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 7 HP more power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, whereas torque is 106 NM more than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 10.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 12.4 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 4.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 735 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km with real consumption | 450 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-5 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler PT Cruiser might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004 2.4 engine: This engine features a thin-walled cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum cylinder head with dual overhead camshafts, a timing belt system, two balance shafts, hydraulic lifters, a dual-mass flywheel, and a dampened crankshaft pulley. It has received numerous ... More about Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.54 m | |
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SAAB 9-3 is larger, but lower. SAAB 9-3 is 35 cm longer than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, 1 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 1 metres less than that of the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means SAAB 9-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`040 kg | 1`000 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 345 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 2200 | |
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