Jeep Wrangler 2007 vs Chrysler 300C 2004
| 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: | 3.8 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 199 HP | 253 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| Jeep Wrangler engine produces 54 HP less power than Chrysler 300C, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Chrysler 300C. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.8 | 12.0 | |
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The Chrysler 300C is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jeep Wrangler consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 79 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 470'000 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 Jeep Wrangler engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Pacifica | 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. 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`450 | 2`355 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 5000 | |
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