Chrysler Sebring 2001 vs SAAB 9-3 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 262 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
| Chrysler Sebring engine produces 53 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 22 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Sebring reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 9.0 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 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Sebring consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 350'000 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 | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Dodge Intrepid | 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 | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
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Chrysler Sebring is larger, but slightly lower. Chrysler Sebring is 29 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 5 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 295 litres | |
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Chrysler Sebring has more luggage capacity. Chrysler Sebring has 25 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Sebring is 1 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Chrysler Sebring can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2600 | |
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