Chrysler 300C 2005 vs Volkswagen Phaeton 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Chrysler 300C is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler 300C engine produces 22 HP less power than Volkswagen Phaeton, but torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Phaeton. Despite less power, Chrysler 300C reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Chrysler 300C consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton, which means that by driving the Chrysler 300C over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Chrysler 300C consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Phaeton gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | 118 mm (4.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Chrysler 300C can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Chrysler 300C version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Chrysler 300C 2005 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler 300C is 4 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Phaeton, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler 300C is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 504 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
504 litres | no data | |
| Chrysler 300C has 4 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Phaeton. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`360 | 2`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 10 400 | |
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