Audi 100 1990 vs Chrysler 300M 1998
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.7 Petrol | |
| 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: | 120 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 256 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Audi 100 engine produces 83 HP less power than Chrysler 300M, but torque is 9 NM more than Chrysler 300M. Due to the lower power, Audi 100 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 10.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 11.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi 100 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi 100 consumes 4.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300M, which means that by driving the Audi 100 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 675 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi 100 consumes 4.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300M. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1330 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi 100 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi 100 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Intrepid | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler 300M might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi 100 1990 2.5 engine: Reliable and robust engine, keep an eye on the cooling system and the timing belt change interval. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi 100 is smaller. Audi 100 is 21 cm shorter than the Chrysler 300M, 11 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 644 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1920 litres | 530 litres | |
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Audi 100 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi 100 has 114 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler 300M. The Chrysler 300M may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi 100 (by 1390 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi 100 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Chrysler 300M. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 9.6/10 | |
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