Chrysler Sebring 2003 vs SAAB 9-5 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler Sebring) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (SAAB 9-5) 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. | |||
| 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 262 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Chrysler Sebring is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Sebring engine produces 53 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, but torque is 58 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Thanks to more power Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 7.4 | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Sebring consumes 2.8 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 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 | 420'000 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Dodge Intrepid | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | |
| 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 | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.45 m | |
| Chrysler Sebring and SAAB 9-5 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 500 litres | |
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SAAB 9-5 has more luggage space. Chrysler Sebring has 45 litres less trunk space than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| 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 | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2400 | |
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