Chrysler Sebring 2003 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Chrysler Sebring is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Sebring engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.7 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Sebring consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler PT Cruiser, Mitsubishi Eclipse | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2005 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in the intake valves, throttle body, and EGR valve, leading to performance ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.47 m | |
| Chrysler Sebring is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 565 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chrysler Sebring has 110 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: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Sebring is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2200 | |
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