SAAB 9-3 2000 vs Chrysler Sebring 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 150 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 9 HP more power than Chrysler Sebring, whereas torque is 52 NM more than Chrysler Sebring. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-3 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: | Used also on SAAB 9-5 | 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. Chrysler Sebring might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.40 m | |
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SAAB 9-3 is smaller, but slightly higher. SAAB 9-3 is 29 cm shorter than the Chrysler Sebring, 5 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | 320 litres | |
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Chrysler Sebring has more luggage space. SAAB 9-3 has 25 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 1 metres less than that of the Chrysler Sebring, which means SAAB 9-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3400 | |
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