Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 vs Chrysler 300C 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Phaeton) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chrysler 300C) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 253 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Phaeton is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 13 HP less power than Chrysler 300C, but torque is 160 NM more than Chrysler 300C. Despite less power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Phaeton is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300C, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Phaeton over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300C. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Phaeton 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 118 mm (4.6 inches) | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Chrysler 300C can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Chrysler 300C version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Chrysler 300C 2004 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Phaeton is 4 cm longer than the Chrysler 300C, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Phaeton is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 504 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Volkswagen Phaeton has 4 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler 300C. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`760 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 3800 | |
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