Chrysler Sebring 2007 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2000
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| 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: | 156 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Chrysler Sebring engine produces 16 HP more power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.7 | |
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The Chrysler Sebring is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Sebring consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means that by driving the Chrysler Sebring over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| Chrysler Sebring 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: | 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: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi Eclipse, Chrysler Sebring | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chrysler PT Cruiser engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.60 m | |
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Chrysler Sebring is larger, but lower. Chrysler Sebring is 56 cm longer than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, 14 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 394 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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