Chrysler PT Cruiser (2000 – 2006) vs Opel Zafira (2001 – 2005): specs compared
The Chrysler PT Cruiser is the more powerful of the two, with up to 223 hp against 200 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 s against 8.2 s. The Opel Zafira has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 200 km/h. The Chrysler PT Cruiser uses less fuel, from 6.9 L/100 km against 10.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,370 kg against 1,540 kg.
| Specification |
Chrysler
PT Cruiser
2000 – 2006
|
Opel
Zafira
2001 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2006 | 2001 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 223 hp | 192 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 157 – 332 Nm | 250 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 – 13.5 s | 8.2 s |
| Top speed | 166 – 200 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 – 9.8 L/100 km | 10.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,288 mm | 4,321 mm |
| Width | 1,704 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,370 – 1,540 kg | 1,540 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.