Chrysler Sebring 2003 vs Opel Astra 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Chrysler Sebring engine produces 16 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Opel Astra. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Sebring consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Sebring could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Sebring consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler PT Cruiser, Mitsubishi Eclipse | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Opel Astra 2001 1.8 engine: Mechanically reliable engine, but the engine control unit can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.39 m | |
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Chrysler Sebring is larger. Chrysler Sebring is 65 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 5 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 330 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Chrysler Sebring has 10 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. 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 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 1`725 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2400 | |
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