Chrysler Sebring 2001 vs Mazda 6 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 262 NM | 181 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Chrysler Sebring is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Sebring engine produces 62 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 81 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Sebring consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Sebring could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Sebring consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 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 | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Dodge Intrepid | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| 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. | |||
| Mazda 6 2002 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.44 m | |
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Chrysler Sebring is larger, but lower. Chrysler Sebring is 17 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 1 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 500 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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 | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Sebring is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`990 kg | 1`840 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`458 kg | 1`275 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 532 kg | 565 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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