Chrysler 300C 2005 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
| Chrysler 300C engine produces 78 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Despite the higher power, Chrysler 300C reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler 300C consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler 300C could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler 300C consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Passat) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Chrysler 300C) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| 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: | 5.02 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.52 m | |
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Chrysler 300C is larger. Chrysler 300C is 25 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 6 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler 300C is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 630 litres | 603 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1602 litres | no data | |
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Chrysler 300C has more luggage capacity. Chrysler 300C has 27 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler 300C is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Chrysler 300C can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`360 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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