Dodge Magnum 2003 vs Chrysler 300C 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dodge Magnum) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Chrysler 300C) 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 253 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Chrysler 300C is a more dynamic driving. Dodge Magnum engine produces 35 HP more power than Chrysler 300C, but torque is 170 NM less than Chrysler 300C. Despite the higher power, Dodge Magnum reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 8.3 | |
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The Chrysler 300C is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Magnum consumes 4.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300C, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Magnum could require 705 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Chrysler 300C 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: | 440'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler 300C might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Chrysler 300C 2005 3.0 engine: The main issues with this diesel engine stem from the fuel system and its sensitive piezo injectors. These injectors are known for being highly demanding in terms of fuel quality, which can lead to performance ... More about Chrysler 300C 2005 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.56 m | |
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Dodge Magnum is larger, but lower. Dodge Magnum and Chrysler 300C are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 2013 litres | 630 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Dodge Magnum has more luggage capacity. Dodge Magnum has 1383 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler 300C. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 4800 | |
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