Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 vs Chrysler 300C 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Chrysler 300C is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 6 HP more power than Chrysler 300C, but torque is 60 NM less than Chrysler 300C. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 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 Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300C, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Phaeton could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300C. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Phaeton gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | 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. Chrysler 300C might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 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: | 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 |
no data | 504 litres | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton has 4 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler 300C. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3800 | |
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