Chrysler Sebring 2003 vs SAAB 9-3 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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 | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Chrysler Sebring is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Sebring engine produces 11 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 11 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 10.0 | |
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The Chrysler Sebring is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Sebring consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the Chrysler Sebring over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
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 SAAB 9-3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler PT Cruiser, Mitsubishi Eclipse | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including SAAB 9000, SAAB 900 | |
| 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: | 4.92 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.44 m | |
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Chrysler Sebring is larger, but slightly lower. Chrysler Sebring is 28 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 5 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 295 litres | |
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Chrysler Sebring has more luggage capacity. Chrysler Sebring has 25 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Sebring is 1 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Chrysler Sebring can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2400 | |
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