2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler 300 and 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton (420 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler 300. (335 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 569 kg more than 2005 Chrysler 300. 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 Volkswagen Phaeton (551 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler 300. (529 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chrysler 300 | 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Chrysler | Volkswagen |
Model | 300 | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 551 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2449 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |