Chrysler Sebring 2003 vs Chevrolet Epica 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 141 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Epica is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Sebring and Chevrolet Epica have the same engine power, but Chrysler Sebring torque is 7 NM less than Chevrolet Epica. Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.2 | |
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The Chevrolet Epica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Sebring consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Sebring could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler PT Cruiser, Mitsubishi Eclipse | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.45 m | |
| Chrysler Sebring is 4 cm longer than the Chevrolet Epica, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 480 litres | |
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Chevrolet Epica has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chrysler Sebring has 25 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: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Sebring is 0.4 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2600 | |
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