Chrysler 300 vs Toyota Avalon
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MSRP$31,875 | MSRP$36,125 |
Listings209 | Listings133 |
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User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryYou might think the 2021 Chrysler 300 is getting long in the tooth. And you’d be right. This car is so old that it's been through three different car companies (if you count the first generation). But like an aging starting catcher who has watched three different managers come and go, the Chrysler 300 still delivers on a daily basis. It provides North American consumers with a proper front-engine, rear-wheel drive (RWD) luxury sedan at a reasonable price. No other American manufacturer offers that, and you’d be hard-pressed to find anything that competes with it from Europe, Japan or Korea. Starting at just $31,000 MSRP, and offering options for all-wheel drive (AWD) or a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine, it’s no wonder that an average of 43,000 new car buyers a year have found the 300 so appealing since the second generation arrived for the 2011 model year. | |
Reviews SummaryThe 2021 Toyota Avalon serves a simple function. It bridges the price gap between the Toyota Camry and the Lexus ES. In fact, the Avalon and the Lexus are essentially the same cars, the latter offering a greater degree of refinement and a more appealing design. Otherwise, there isn’t a reason for the Avalon to exist in a world gone mad for SUVs. And that’s especially true when a certified pre-owned Lexus ES that’s just a year or two old costs less than the new Toyota. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.6L 292 hp V6 | Engine2.5L 205 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower292 hp @ 6350 rpm | Horsepower205 hp @ 6600 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.6L 292 hp V6 | Engine Name2.5L 205 hp I4 |
Torque260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | Torque185 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower292 hp @ 6350 rpm | Horsepower205 hp @ 6600 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.3 cu ft | Cargo Space16.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight4013 lbs | Curb Weight3580 lbs |
Height58.5 in | Height56.7 in |
Length198.6 in | Length195.9 in |
Width75.0 in | Width72.8 in |
Wheelbase120.0 in | Wheelbase113.0 in |
Maximum Payload1087 lbs | Maximum Payload940 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $31,875 | $36,125 |
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Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 6.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | You might think the 2021 Chrysler 300 is getting long in the tooth. And you’d be right. This car is so old that it's been through three different car companies (if you count the first generation). But like an aging starting catcher who has watched three different managers come and go, the Chrysler 300 still delivers on a daily basis. It provides North American consumers with a proper front-engine, rear-wheel drive (RWD) luxury sedan at a reasonable price. No other American manufacturer offers that, and you’d be hard-pressed to find anything that competes with it from Europe, Japan or Korea. Starting at just $31,000 MSRP, and offering options for all-wheel drive (AWD) or a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine, it’s no wonder that an average of 43,000 new car buyers a year have found the 300 so appealing since the second generation arrived for the 2011 model year. | The 2021 Toyota Avalon serves a simple function. It bridges the price gap between the Toyota Camry and the Lexus ES. In fact, the Avalon and the Lexus are essentially the same cars, the latter offering a greater degree of refinement and a more appealing design. Otherwise, there isn’t a reason for the Avalon to exist in a world gone mad for SUVs. And that’s especially true when a certified pre-owned Lexus ES that’s just a year or two old costs less than the new Toyota. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.6L 292 hp V6 | 2.5L 205 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 292 hp @ 6350 rpm | 205 hp @ 6600 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.6L 292 hp V6 | 2.5L 205 hp I4 |
Torque | 260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 185 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower | 292 hp @ 6350 rpm | 205 hp @ 6600 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.3 cu ft | 16.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4013 lbs | 3580 lbs |
Height | 58.5 in | 56.7 in |
Length | 198.6 in | 195.9 in |
Width | 75.0 in | 72.8 in |
Wheelbase | 120.0 in | 113.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1087 lbs | 940 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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