Chrysler Sebring 2001 vs Opel Astra 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 262 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Chrysler Sebring engine produces 78 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 92 NM more than Opel Astra. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Sebring consumes 2.9 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 435 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Sebring consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Dodge Intrepid | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva, Opel Signum | |
| 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. | |||
| Opel Astra 2001 1.8 engine: Mechanically reliable engine, but the engine control unit can cause problems. | |||
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 | |
| Despite its longer length, Chrysler Sebring has 10 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the Chrysler Sebring uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 1`725 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2400 | |
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