Chrysler Sebring 2003 vs SAAB 9-5 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 262 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
| SAAB 9-5 is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Sebring engine produces 47 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 88 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Due to the lower power, Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 9.8 | |
| Chrysler Sebring consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Sebring could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| SAAB 9-5 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 | 280'000 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 | 10 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. | |||
| Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.48 m | |
| Chrysler Sebring is 1 cm longer than the SAAB 9-5, width is practically the same , while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Sebring is 0.4 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Pros and Cons: | Chrysler Sebring has 
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