Chrysler 300C 2005 vs Opel Insignia 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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 | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Chrysler 300C is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler 300C engine produces 58 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power Chrysler 300C reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler 300C consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler 300C could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler 300C consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Insignia) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Chrysler 300C) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 350'000 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 Chrysler 300C engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.52 m | |
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Chrysler 300C is larger. Chrysler 300C is 11 cm longer than the Opel Insignia, 2 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler 300C is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 630 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1602 litres | 1530 litres | |
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Chrysler 300C has more luggage capacity. Chrysler 300C has 90 litres more trunk space than the Opel Insignia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chrysler 300C (by 72 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler 300C is 1.1 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia, which means Chrysler 300C can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`360 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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