Volvo S80 2011 vs Chrysler 200 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volvo S80 engine produces 5 HP more power than Chrysler 200, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Chrysler 200. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 9.8 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 200, which means that by driving the Volvo S80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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 200 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60, Volvo V40, Volvo V60 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Compass | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler 200 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S80 is 2 cm shorter than the Chrysler 200, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 390 litres | |
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Volvo S80 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo S80 has 90 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler 200. The Chrysler 200 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Chrysler 200, which means Volvo S80 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 4400 | |
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