Kia Clarus 1999 vs Chrysler Sebring 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Chrysler Sebring is a more dynamic driving. Kia Clarus engine produces 25 HP less power than Chrysler Sebring, whereas torque is 36 NM less than Chrysler Sebring. Due to the lower power, Kia Clarus reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 10.2 | |
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The Chrysler Sebring is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Clarus consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Clarus could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| Chrysler Sebring gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Carens, Kia Shuma, Kia Sephia | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler PT Cruiser, Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Clarus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
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Kia Clarus is smaller, but slightly higher. Kia Clarus is 11 cm shorter than the Chrysler Sebring, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Clarus is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 444 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Kia Clarus has 11 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Clarus is 0.6 metres less than that of the Chrysler Sebring, which means Kia Clarus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`920 | |
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| Average price (€): | no data | 1000 | |
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