Chrysler 300M 1998 vs Volkswagen Phaeton 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 254 HP | 241 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Chrysler 300M is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler 300M engine produces 13 HP more power than Volkswagen Phaeton, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Volkswagen Phaeton. Thanks to more power Chrysler 300M reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 12.2 | |
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The Chrysler 300M is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler 300M consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton, which means that by driving the Chrysler 300M over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Phaeton gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 |
530 litres | no data | |
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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`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 4200 | |
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