Chevrolet Impala 2006 vs Chrysler 300C 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Impala) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Chrysler 300C) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 214 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Chrysler 300C is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Impala engine produces 4 HP less power than Chrysler 300C, whereas torque is 220 NM less than Chrysler 300C. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Impala reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.1 | |
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The Chrysler 300C is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Impala consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300C, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Impala could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Chrysler 300C gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chevrolet Impala) 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. | |||
| Chrysler 300C 2005 3.0 engine: The main issues with this diesel engine stem from the fuel system and its sensitive piezo injectors. These injectors are known for being highly demanding in terms of fuel quality, which can lead to performance ... More about Chrysler 300C 2005 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Impala is 7 cm longer than the Chrysler 300C, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Impala is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | 504 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Chevrolet Impala has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Impala has 23 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler 300C. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 3600 | |
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