Chrysler 300C 2005 vs Volvo V70 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 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 | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
| Chrysler 300C engine produces 8 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Volvo V70. Despite the higher power, Chrysler 300C reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 10.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler 300C is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler 300C consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Chrysler 300C over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler 300C consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Chrysler 300C gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V70) 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 | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chrysler 300C engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.49 m | |
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Chrysler 300C is larger. Chrysler 300C is 31 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 8 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler 300C is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 630 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1602 litres | 1641 litres | |
| Chrysler 300C has 145 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V70 (by 39 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler 300C is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo V70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`360 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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