2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2005 Chrysler 300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (335 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (170 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 440 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chrysler 300 (529 Nm) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (225 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2004 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volkswagen |
| Model | 300 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 62 L |
