Chrysler Sebring 2001 vs Kia Magentis 2001
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 203 HP | 168 HP | |
Torque: | 262 NM | 234 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
Chrysler Sebring engine produces 35 HP more power than Kia Magentis, whereas torque is 28 NM more than Kia Magentis. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 10.9 | |
Chrysler Sebring consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Magentis, which means that by driving the Chrysler Sebring over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
730 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
Kia Magentis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 350'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chrysler Sebring engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Dodge Intrepid | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler Sebring might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.84 m | 4.72 m | |
Width: | 1.79 m | 1.82 m | |
Height: | 1.39 m | 1.41 m | |
Chrysler Sebring is 12 cm longer than the Kia Magentis, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 2 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 479 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 810 litres | |
Kia Magentis has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chrysler Sebring has 24 litres less trunk space than the Kia Magentis. This could mean that the Chrysler Sebring uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
The turning circle of the Chrysler Sebring is 0.4 metres less than that of the Kia Magentis, which means Chrysler Sebring can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 2`000 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | no data | no data | |
Average price (€): | 1000 | no data | |
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