Chrysler Sebring 2003 vs SAAB 9-3 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 262 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Sebring engine produces 47 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 88 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 11.0 | |
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The Chrysler Sebring is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Sebring consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 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 Chrysler Sebring engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Dodge Intrepid | 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`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 4600 | |
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