Chrysler Sebring 2007 vs Chevrolet Epica 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 237 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Epica is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Sebring engine produces 14 HP more power than Chevrolet Epica, but torque is 17 NM less than Chevrolet Epica. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.3 | |
| Chrysler Sebring consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica, which means that by driving the Chrysler Sebring over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Jeep Compass | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chevrolet Epica 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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
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Chrysler Sebring is larger. Chrysler Sebring is 5 cm longer than the Chevrolet Epica, 3 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 441 litres | 480 litres | |
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Chevrolet Epica has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chrysler Sebring has 39 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Epica. This could mean that the Chrysler Sebring uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.13 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Sebring is 0.33 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2400 | |
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