Chrysler 200 2010 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler 200) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Passat) 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. | |||
| 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: | 173 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Chrysler 200 is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler 200 engine produces 33 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 95 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Chrysler 200 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 5.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler 200 consumes 5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler 200 could require 750 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1550 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Compass | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Passat 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2010 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
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Chrysler 200 is larger. Chrysler 200 is 10 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler 200 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 565 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Chrysler 200 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler 200 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`143 kg | 2`130 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4400 | |
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