Hyundai Equus 2009 vs Chrysler 300C 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.8 Petrol | 3.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 290 HP | 292 HP | |
| Torque: | 358 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7 seconds | |
| Hyundai Equus engine produces 2 HP less power than Chrysler 300C, but torque is 8 NM more than Chrysler 300C. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 10.9 | |
| Hyundai Equus consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300C, which means that by driving the Hyundai Equus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Town & Country | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chrysler 300C engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Chrysler 300C 2011 3.6 engine: The variable valve timing regulators, oil pump, water pump, and thermostat are known for their limited lifespan. Another common issue is the clogging of oil channels with wear particles.
After ... More about Chrysler 300C 2011 3.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.16 m | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.48 m | |
| Hyundai Equus is 12 cm longer than the Chrysler 300C, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai Equus is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 462 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 465 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`875 | 2`359 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 11 600 | |
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