Chrysler Sebring 2003 vs Hyundai Sonata 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 262 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Chrysler Sebring is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Sebring engine produces 70 HP more power than Hyundai Sonata, whereas torque is 84 NM more than Hyundai Sonata. Thanks to more power Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 9.0 | |
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The Hyundai Sonata is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Sebring consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 910 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 | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Dodge Intrepid | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Magentis | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
| Chrysler Sebring is 9 cm longer than the Hyundai Sonata, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 430 litres | |
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Chrysler Sebring has more luggage capacity. Chrysler Sebring has 25 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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