Chrysler Sebring 2001 vs Renault Megane 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 262 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Chrysler Sebring is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Sebring engine produces 88 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Sebring consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Sebring could require 555 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Sebring consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane 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: | 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 | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Dodge Intrepid | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chrysler Sebring engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Renault Megane 2003 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.40 m | |
| Chrysler Sebring is 56 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 190 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 490 litres | |
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Chrysler Sebring has more luggage capacity. Chrysler Sebring has 130 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Sebring is 0.8 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Chrysler Sebring can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 1`775 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1800 | |
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