Chrysler Sebring 2003 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler Sebring) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Passat) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 262 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Chrysler Sebring is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Sebring engine produces 63 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 58 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 5.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Sebring consumes 4.3 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 645 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1420 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. | |||
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`990 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1800 | |
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