2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2005 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler 300 and 2005 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,776 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V50 (218 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler 300. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 364 kg more than 2005 Volvo V50.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volvo V50 (320 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler 300. (258 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chrysler 300 | 2005 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Chrysler | Volvo |
Model | 300 | V50 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2776 cc | 2442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |