2008 Chrysler 300 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler 300 and 2008 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler 300 (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler 300. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler 300 | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volkswagen |
| Model | 300 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
