Chrysler Stratus 1995 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler Stratus) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 161 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 218 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Stratus engine produces 31 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 92 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Stratus reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Stratus consumes 5.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Stratus could require 765 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Stratus consumes 4.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.46 m | |
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Chrysler Stratus is larger, but lower. Chrysler Stratus is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 7 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Stratus is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 475 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1400 | |
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