Volkswagen Phaeton 2002 vs Chrysler 300M 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 241 HP | 254 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Chrysler 300M is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 13 HP less power than Chrysler 300M, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Chrysler 300M. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 10.7 | |
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The Chrysler 300M is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300M, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Phaeton could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Phaeton gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 |
no data | 530 litres | |
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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`400 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 1400 | |
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