Chrysler 300C 2005 vs Dodge Magnum 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 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: | 218 HP | 253 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Chrysler 300C is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler 300C engine produces 35 HP less power than Dodge Magnum, but torque is 170 NM more than Dodge Magnum. Despite less power, Chrysler 300C reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 13.0 | |
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The Chrysler 300C is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler 300C consumes 4.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Magnum, which means that by driving the Chrysler 300C over 15,000 km in a year you can save 705 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 680 km on highway | ||
| Chrysler 300C gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander | 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. Chrysler 300C might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.48 m | |
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Chrysler 300C is smaller, but higher. Chrysler 300C and Dodge Magnum are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 630 litres | 2013 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Dodge Magnum has more luggage space. Chrysler 300C has 1383 litres less trunk space than the Dodge Magnum. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`360 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 2800 | |
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