Chrysler Sebring 2003 vs Opel Astra 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler Sebring) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Astra) 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 belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Sebring engine produces 16 HP more power than Opel Astra, but torque is 92 NM less than Opel Astra. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Sebring consumes 2.8 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 420 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Sebring consumes 3.3 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 | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra 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: | 370'000 km | 480'000 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler PT Cruiser, Mitsubishi Eclipse | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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 | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`990 kg | 1`850 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`500 kg | 1`430 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 490 kg | 420 kg | |
| Chrysler Sebring load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than Opel Astra. Therefore, Chrysler Sebring is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2400 | |
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