Chrysler Sebring 2003 vs Honda Civic 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 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 | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Chrysler Sebring engine produces 1 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Honda Civic. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.0 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Sebring consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Sebring could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler PT Cruiser, Mitsubishi Eclipse | Used also on Honda FR-V | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Chrysler Sebring 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: | 4.84 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.44 m | |
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Chrysler Sebring is larger, but lower. Chrysler Sebring is 35 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 4 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 390 litres | |
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Chrysler Sebring has more luggage capacity. Chrysler Sebring has 65 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Sebring is 0.6 metres more than that of the Honda Civic, which means Chrysler Sebring can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2600 | |
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