Chrysler Sebring 2003 vs Hyundai Sonata 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 262 NM | 219 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Chrysler Sebring engine produces 42 HP more power than Hyundai Sonata, whereas torque is 43 NM more than Hyundai Sonata. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 8.3 | |
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The Hyundai Sonata is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Sebring consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Sebring could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai Sonata gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Dodge Intrepid | Used also on Hyundai Grandeur | |
| 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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.48 m | |
| Chrysler Sebring is 4 cm longer than the Hyundai Sonata, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 523 litres | |
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Hyundai Sonata has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chrysler Sebring has 68 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Sonata. 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 | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Sebring is 0.3 metres more than that of the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1800 | |
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