Chrysler 300C 2004 vs Volkswagen Phaeton 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 253 HP | 241 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| Chrysler 300C engine produces 12 HP more power than Volkswagen Phaeton, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Volkswagen Phaeton. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 12.2 | |
|
The Chrysler 300C is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler 300C consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton, which means that by driving the Chrysler 300C over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Phaeton 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 Phaeton) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler 300C is 4 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Phaeton, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler 300C is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 504 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
504 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`180 kg | 2`600 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`756 kg | 1`995 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 424 kg | 605 kg | |
| Chrysler 300C load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 43 procentiem less than Volkswagen Phaeton. Therefore, Volkswagen Phaeton is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Chrysler 300C has
|
Volkswagen Phaeton has
| |