Chrysler Sebring 2003 vs SAAB 9-3 2003
| 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Sebring engine produces 9 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 52 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler Sebring is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Sebring consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Sebring consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 SAAB 9-3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler PT Cruiser, Mitsubishi Eclipse | Used only for this car | |
| 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 | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
| Chrysler Sebring is 28 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, width is practically the same , while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 235 litres | |
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Chrysler Sebring has more luggage capacity. Chrysler Sebring has 85 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3800 | |
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