Chrysler Sebring 2001 vs Lexus ES 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 3.0 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 | 213 HP | |
| Torque: | 262 NM | 298 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Lexus ES is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Sebring engine produces 10 HP less power than Lexus ES, whereas torque is 36 NM less than Lexus ES. Due to the lower power, Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 9.2 | |
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The Lexus ES is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Sebring consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus ES, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Sebring could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Lexus ES 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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Dodge Intrepid | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus GS | |
| 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 | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.46 m | |
| Chrysler Sebring is 1 cm longer than the Lexus ES, width is practically the same , while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 410 litres | |
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Chrysler Sebring has more luggage capacity. Chrysler Sebring has 45 litres more trunk space than the Lexus ES. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 1`990 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 3000 | |
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