Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 vs Chrysler 300M 1998
| 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 300M) 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: | 224 HP | 254 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Chrysler 300M is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 30 HP less power than Chrysler 300M, but torque is 110 NM more than Chrysler 300M. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 10.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Phaeton is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300M, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Phaeton over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300M. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 560 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 3.0 engine: The car engine may require significant maintenance and part replacements as mileage increases. Between 200,000 and 300,000 km, the costly timing chain might need replacement, while the drive belt has a shorter ... More about Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Phaeton is 6 cm longer than the Chrysler 300M, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Phaeton is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Chrysler 300M has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Phaeton has 30 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler 300M. This could mean that the Volkswagen Phaeton uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Phaeton is 0.5 metres more than that of the Chrysler 300M, which means Volkswagen Phaeton can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 1400 | |
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