Chrysler 300C 2005 vs Chevrolet Epica 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Chrysler 300C) 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 (Chevrolet Epica) 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 237 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Chrysler 300C is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler 300C engine produces 62 HP more power than Chevrolet Epica, whereas torque is 273 NM more than Chevrolet Epica. Thanks to more power Chrysler 300C reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler 300C is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler 300C consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica, which means that by driving the Chrysler 300C over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler 300C consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Chrysler 300C 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 (Chevrolet Epica) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 360'000 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 Chrysler 300C engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
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Chrysler 300C is larger. Chrysler 300C is 22 cm longer than the Chevrolet Epica, 7 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler 300C is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 504 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Chrysler 300C has more luggage capacity. Chrysler 300C has 24 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler 300C is 1.2 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Epica, which means Chrysler 300C can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`360 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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