Dodge Intrepid 2002 vs Chrysler Pacifica 2003
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 253 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 339 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Dodge Intrepid is more dynamic to drive. Dodge Intrepid engine produces 3 HP less power than Chrysler Pacifica, but torque is 1 NM more than Chrysler Pacifica. Despite less power, Dodge Intrepid reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 11.3 | |
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The Dodge Intrepid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Intrepid consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Pacifica, which means that by driving the Dodge Intrepid over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Chrysler Pacifica gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 3 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Intrepid might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 5.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 2.01 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.69 m | |
| Dodge Intrepid is 12 cm longer than the Chrysler Pacifica, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Intrepid is 27 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 369 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 369 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 520 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2250 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1800 | |
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