Chrysler Sebring 2003 vs Toyota Corolla 1997
| 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 | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 141 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Chrysler Sebring is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Sebring engine produces 34 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 47 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.7 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Sebring consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Sebring could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| Chrysler Sebring gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 15 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 Carina E, Toyota Celica | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla 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 | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.38 m | |
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Chrysler Sebring is larger. Chrysler Sebring is 57 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 10 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 372 litres | |
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Chrysler Sebring has more luggage capacity. Chrysler Sebring has 83 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Sebring is 1.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Chrysler Sebring can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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