Chrysler Stratus 1996 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
|
Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Stratus engine produces 41 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 36 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Stratus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 5.2 | |
|
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Stratus consumes 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Stratus could require 615 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 610'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Neon, Dodge Neon | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Volkswagen Bora, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
|
Chrysler Stratus is larger, but slightly lower. Chrysler Stratus is 82 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 8 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Stratus is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 448 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Stratus is 1.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Chrysler Stratus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Chrysler Stratus has
|
Volkswagen Golf has
| |