Jeep Wrangler 2007 vs Chrysler 300C 2005
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Estate car / wagon | |
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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: | 2.8 Diesel | 3.0 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: | 177 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| Jeep Wrangler engine produces 41 HP less power than Chrysler 300C, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Chrysler 300C. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.8 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler 300C is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jeep Wrangler consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300C, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jeep Wrangler could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jeep Wrangler consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300C. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 79 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Nitro | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jeep Wrangler might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.56 m | |
| Jeep Wrangler is 27 cm shorter than the Chrysler 300C, width is practically the same , while the height of Jeep Wrangler is 24 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 630 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2322 litres | 1602 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.25 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Wrangler is 0.25 metres more than that of the Chrysler 300C. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 5000 | |
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