Chrysler Sebring 2003 vs Toyota Carina E 1992
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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 141 HP | 133 HP | |
Torque: | 188 NM | 183 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
Chrysler Sebring engine produces 8 HP more power than Toyota Carina E, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Toyota Carina E. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.9 | |
The Toyota Carina E is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Sebring consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Carina E, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Sebring could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
Toyota Carina E gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 11 years | 17 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler PT Cruiser, Mitsubishi Eclipse | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Picnic, Toyota Hiace | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Carina E 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 | 4.53 m | |
Width: | 1.79 m | 1.70 m | |
Height: | 1.39 m | 1.41 m | |
Chrysler Sebring is larger, but slightly lower. Chrysler Sebring is 31 cm longer than the Toyota Carina E, 9 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 2 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 470 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1250 litres | |
Despite its longer length, Chrysler Sebring has 15 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Carina E. 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 | 10.2 meters | |
The turning circle of the Chrysler Sebring is 1 metres more than that of the Toyota Carina E, which means Chrysler Sebring can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`700 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | no data | high | |
Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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