Chrysler 300M 1998 vs Volkswagen Phaeton 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler 300M) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Phaeton) 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: | 254 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Chrysler 300M is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler 300M engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Phaeton, but torque is 110 NM less than Volkswagen Phaeton. Thanks to more power Chrysler 300M reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Phaeton is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler 300M consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler 300M could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler 300M consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Phaeton 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 3.0 engine: The car engine may require significant maintenance and part replacements as mileage increases. Between 200,000 and 300,000 km, the costly timing chain might need replacement, while the drive belt has a shorter ... More about Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler 300M is 6 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Phaeton, 2 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler 300M is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Chrysler 300M has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Chrysler 300M has 30 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Phaeton. The Volkswagen Phaeton may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler 300M is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Phaeton, which means Chrysler 300M can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 4000 | |
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