Toyota Corolla 2001 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 89 HP | 121 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 32 HP less power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, whereas torque is 85 NM less than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 380'000 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 Chrysler PT Cruiser engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | 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. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2001 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Corolla 2001 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.42 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is smaller. Toyota Corolla is 10 cm shorter than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 1.5 metres less than that of the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chrysler PT Cruiser has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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