2003 • Chrysler
PT Cruiser
Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.0 i 16V (150 Hp) 2003Overall Score57.25/100
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs 2003 Kia Optima Comparison
Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.
2003 • Kia
Optima
Kia Optima 2.0i 16V (136 Hp) 2003Overall Score56.5/100
WINNER
Chrysler PT Cruiser
Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points.
57.25–56.5
SPECIFICATION GROUPS
Every difference between the two cars
Basic Specifications
Chrysler PT CruiserSpecificationKia Optima
ChryslerMakeKia
PT CruiserModelOptima
2003Model year2003
MinivanBody typeSedan
5Seats5
5Doors4
Performance
Chrysler PT CruiserSpecificationKia Optima
11,1 s0–100 km/h11,5 s
190 km/hTop speed207 km/h
1996 ccEngine displacement1997 cc
150 HPPower136 HP
188 NmTorque181 Nm
4Cylinders4
Fuel & Consumption
Chrysler PT CruiserSpecificationKia Optima
PetrolFuel typePetrol
57 ltFuel tank65 lt
12,6 ltUrban consumption12,6 lt
10,2 ltExtra-urban consumption7,1 lt
10,6 ltAverage consumption9,1 lt
Transmission & Chassis
Chrysler PT CruiserSpecificationKia Optima
Front-wheel driveDrivetrainFront-wheel drive
5Gears5
205/55 R17Tyre size195/70 R14; 205/60 R15
YesABSYes
Dimensions
Chrysler PT CruiserSpecificationKia Optima
4290 mmLength4720 mm
1705 mmWidth1815 mm
1600 mmHeight1410 mm
1410 KgWeight1415-1496 Kg
2616 mmWheelbase2700 mm
E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2003 Kia Optima approach the same decision from different angles. We compare the exact versions so changes in engine, transmission, dimensions and equipment are not hidden behind the model names.
Overall, Chrysler PT Cruiser leads the E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points. The score provides a consistent summary, while the best choice can still change with priorities such as urban efficiency, luggage space, performance or equipment.
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