Chrysler Crossfire 2004 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 335 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Chrysler Crossfire is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Crossfire engine produces 233 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 272 NM more than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power Chrysler Crossfire reaches 100 km/h speed 7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.5 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Crossfire consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Crossfire could require 495 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Crossfire consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 480 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Beetle) 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 Crossfire) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.50 m | |
| Chrysler Crossfire is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Beetle, 5 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Crossfire is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 105 litres | 201 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
190 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Beetle has more luggage space. Chrysler Crossfire has 96 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Crossfire is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Beetle, which means Chrysler Crossfire can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`755 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 5000 | |
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