Chrysler Sebring 2007 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Chrysler Sebring engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.7 | |
| Chrysler Sebring consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Sebring could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Passat 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: | 360'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Jeep Compass | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| 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 Volkswagen Passat 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
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Chrysler Sebring is larger. Chrysler Sebring is 9 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 441 litres | 565 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chrysler Sebring has 124 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. 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 | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Sebring is 0.13 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2200 | |
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