Chrysler Sebring 2003 vs SAAB 9-3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler Sebring) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (SAAB 9-3) 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 belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 10 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 132 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Sebring consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Sebring could require 480 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Sebring consumes 3.1 litres more 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 | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-3 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 | 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler PT Cruiser, Mitsubishi Eclipse | Used also on SAAB 9-5 | |
| 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. | |||
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 | 4600 | |
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