Volvo S80 1999 vs Chrysler 300M 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo S80) 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 (Chrysler 300M) 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." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 254 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Chrysler 300M is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 114 HP less power than Chrysler 300M, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Chrysler 300M. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 10.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S80 consumes 4.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300M, which means that by driving the Volvo S80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 645 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S80 consumes 4.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300M. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1630 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 1250 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volvo S80 is smaller, but slightly higher. Volvo S80 is 18 cm shorter than the Chrysler 300M, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S80 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1106 litres | 530 litres | |
| Volvo S80 has 90 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler 300M. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S80 (by 576 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Chrysler 300M, which means Volvo S80 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`140 kg | 2`120 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
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