Chrysler Sebring 2001 vs Skoda Superb 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler Sebring) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Skoda Superb) 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 | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 262 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Chrysler Sebring is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Sebring engine produces 40 HP more power than Skoda Superb, but torque is 88 NM less than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Sebring consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Sebring could require 435 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Sebring consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Superb 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 | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Dodge Intrepid | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4 | |
| 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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.47 m | |
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Chrysler Sebring is larger, but lower. Chrysler Sebring is 4 cm longer than the Skoda Superb, 3 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Sebring is 0.6 metres less than that of the Skoda Superb, which means Chrysler Sebring can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1800 | |
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