Chrysler Sebring 2003 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2005
| 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: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.4 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 | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 262 NM | 214 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Chrysler Sebring is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Sebring engine produces 60 HP more power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, whereas torque is 48 NM more than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Thanks to more power Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 10.5 | |
| Chrysler Sebring consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means that by driving the Chrysler Sebring over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 670 km on highway | ||
| Chrysler Sebring 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 | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Dodge Intrepid | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser 2005 2.4 engine: This engine features a thin-walled cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum cylinder head with dual overhead camshafts, a timing belt system, two balance shafts, hydraulic lifters, a dual-mass flywheel, and a dampened crankshaft pulley. It has received numerous ... More about Chrysler PT Cruiser 2005 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.60 m | |
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Chrysler Sebring is larger, but lower. Chrysler Sebring is 55 cm longer than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, 9 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 21 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Sebring is 0.1 metres more than that of the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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