Kia Opirus 2003 vs Chrysler 300C 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.7 Petrol | |
| 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: | 203 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 298 NM | 257 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Kia Opirus is more dynamic to drive. Kia Opirus engine produces 10 HP more power than Chrysler 300C, whereas torque is 41 NM more than Chrysler 300C. Thanks to more power Kia Opirus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 11.0 | |
| Kia Opirus consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300C, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Opirus could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Opirus) 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 (Chrysler 300C) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sorento, Hyundai Terracan, Hyundai Grandeur | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300M, Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Intrepid | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.98 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Opirus is 4 cm shorter than the Chrysler 300C, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Opirus is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 504 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Chrysler 300C has more luggage space. Kia Opirus has 64 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler 300C. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Opirus is 0.6 metres less than that of the Chrysler 300C, which means Kia Opirus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`253 | 2`170 | |
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| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3000 | |
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