Chrysler Stratus 1995 vs Volvo 960 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 161 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 218 NM | 267 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Volvo 960 is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Stratus engine produces 43 HP less power than Volvo 960, whereas torque is 49 NM less than Volvo 960. Due to the lower power, Chrysler Stratus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 11.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 12.0 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler Stratus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Stratus consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 960, which means that by driving the Chrysler Stratus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Stratus consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 960. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo 960 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chrysler Stratus) 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 (Volvo 960) 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: | 4.75 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.44 m | |
| Chrysler Stratus is 12 cm shorter than the Volvo 960, 7 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Stratus is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 491 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Stratus is 1.2 metres more than that of the Volvo 960, which means Chrysler Stratus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1400 | |
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