Compare the2023 Chrysler 300VS 2023 Toyota Crown

Both the 300 and the Crown have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available all wheel drive, crash mitigating brakes, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rear parking sensors and rear cross-path warning.

There are almost 2 times as many Chrysler dealers as there are Toyota dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the 300’s warranty.

The 300 has more powerful engines than the Crown:

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the 300 V8’s fuel efficiency. The Crown doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

The 300 has 4 gallons more fuel capacity than the Crown (18.5 vs. 14.5 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The 300 has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The Crown doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

An eight-speed automatic is standard on the Chrysler 300, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a six-speed automatic is available for the Crown.

For better stopping power the 300C’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Crown:

The 300 V8/AWD’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Crown are solid, not vented.

For better traction, the 300’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Crown (245/45R20 vs. 225/55R19).

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the 300’s wheelbase is 7.8 inches longer than on the Crown (120 inches vs. 112.2 inches).

For better maneuverability, the 300’s turning circle is 1.4 feet tighter than the Crown’s (37.4 feet vs. 38.8 feet).

The Chrysler 300 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs up to about 250 pounds less than the Toyota Crown.

Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the 300 a Large car, while the Crown is rated a Mid-size.

The 300 has 8.3 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Crown (106.3 vs. 98).

The 300 has .4 inches more front headroom, 1 inch more front hip room, 2.4 inches more front shoulder room, .4 inches more rear headroom, 1.2 inches more rear legroom, 3 inches more rear hip room and 2.6 inches more rear shoulder room than the Crown.

The 300 has a much larger trunk than the Crown (16.3 vs. 15.2 cubic feet).

To allow full utilization of available cargo room, the 300’s trunk lid uses gas strut supported hinges that don’t intrude into the trunk. Its intrusive beam hinge reduces the Crown’s useful trunk space.

The 300 has a 1000 lbs. towing capacity. The Crown has no towing capacity.

Standard Trailer Sway Mitigation on the 300 uses the Electronic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The Crown doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The 300 uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The Crown uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

The engine in the 300 is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the Crown. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because the accessory belts are in front.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the 300 to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The Crown doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the 300 S/Touring L offers optional adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The Crown doesn’t offer cornering lights.

A power rear sunshade is optional in the 300 S/Touring L to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The Crown doesn’t offer a rear sunshade.

The 300’s standard rear view mirror and optional side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Crown has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

The 300 is available in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations. The Crown doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Chrysler 300, based on reliability, safety and performance.