Chrysler Sebring 2007 vs Lexus IS 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 186 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 256 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Sebring engine produces 22 HP less power than Lexus IS, but torque is 4 NM more than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 9.3 | |
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The Lexus IS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Sebring consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Sebring could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Lexus IS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chrysler Sebring) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus IS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.42 m | |
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Chrysler Sebring is larger. Chrysler Sebring is 30 cm longer than the Lexus IS, 4 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 193 litres | 165 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Chrysler Sebring has more luggage capacity. Chrysler Sebring has 28 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.13 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Sebring is 0.93 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Chrysler Sebring can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`175 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 4600 | |
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