Volkswagen Passat CC 2012 vs Chrysler 300C 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 170 HP | 239 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Chrysler 300C is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat CC engine produces 69 HP less power than Chrysler 300C, whereas torque is 190 NM less than Chrysler 300C. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat CC reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 9.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat CC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300C, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat CC over 15,000 km in a year you can save 600 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Passat CC 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 (Volkswagen Passat CC) 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | Used also on Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | no data | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | no data | 1.49 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 462 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 465 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat CC has 70 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler 300C. The Chrysler 300C may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 2`472 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 200 | 11 600 | |
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