Chrysler Stratus 1996 vs Volkswagen Golf 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Chrysler Stratus is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Stratus engine produces 56 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Chrysler Stratus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Stratus consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 440'000 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 | 35 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Neon, Dodge Neon | Used also on Volkswagen Vento | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.41 m | |
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Chrysler Stratus is larger, but slightly lower. Chrysler Stratus is 88 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 8 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Stratus is 2 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`580 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2200 | |
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