Chevrolet Epica 2007 vs Chrysler Sebring 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.7 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Chevrolet Epica) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chrysler Sebring) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 262 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Chrysler Sebring is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Epica engine produces 53 HP less power than Chrysler Sebring, but torque is 58 NM more than Chrysler Sebring. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Epica reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 10.2 | |
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The Chevrolet Epica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Epica consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Epica over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| Chevrolet Epica gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 530'000 km | 460'000 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 Chevrolet Epica engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Opel Antara, Chevrolet Cruze | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Dodge Intrepid | |
| 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: | 4.80 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.39 m | |
| Chevrolet Epica is 4 cm shorter than the Chrysler Sebring, 2 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Epica is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 455 litres | |
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Chevrolet Epica has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Chevrolet Epica has 25 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler Sebring. The Chrysler Sebring may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Epica is 0.4 metres less than that of the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1000 | |
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