Chrysler Sebring 2003 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 262 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
| Chrysler Sebring engine produces 53 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 62 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 8.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Sebring consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chrysler Sebring engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Dodge Intrepid | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| 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 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 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, 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: | 1`990 kg | 2`000 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1600 | |
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