Kia Opirus 2003 vs Chrysler 300C 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Kia Opirus) 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: | 203 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 298 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Chrysler 300C is a more dynamic driving. Kia Opirus engine produces 15 HP less power than Chrysler 300C, whereas torque is 212 NM less than Chrysler 300C. Due to the lower power, Kia Opirus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.7 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler 300C is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Opirus consumes 3.3 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 495 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Opirus consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300C. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
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 | 5 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 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. Kia Opirus 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: | 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`360 | |
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| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3600 | |
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