Chrysler 300C 2011 vs Hyundai Equus 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 3.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 292 HP | 290 HP | |
| Torque: | 358 NM | 358 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Chrysler 300C engine produces 2 HP more power than Hyundai Equus, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 10.7 | |
| Chrysler 300C consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Equus, which means that by driving the Chrysler 300C over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Town & Country | 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chrysler 300C engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Chrysler 300C 2011 3.6 engine: The variable valve timing regulators, oil pump, water pump, and thermostat are known for their limited lifespan. Another common issue is the clogging of oil channels with wear particles.
After ... More about Chrysler 300C 2011 3.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 5.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.41 m | |
| Chrysler 300C is 12 cm shorter than the Hyundai Equus, width is practically the same , while the height of Chrysler 300C is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 462 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`359 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | no data | |
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