Chrysler Sebring 2003 vs Ford Mondeo 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 262 NM | 190 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 58 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 72 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 8.0 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Sebring consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Sebring could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Ford Mondeo 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 | 560'000 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 Ford Mondeo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Dodge Intrepid | Used only for this car | |
| 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 | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
| Chrysler Sebring is 11 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 500 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chrysler Sebring has 45 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. 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 | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Sebring is 0.1 metres more than that of the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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