2007 Chrysler 300 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2007 Chrysler 300 and 2007 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler 300 (429 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Chrysler 300 (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. 2007 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler 300 | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volkswagen |
| Model | 300 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6059 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 429 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1888 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
