Hyundai Sonata 2008 vs Chrysler Sebring 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 197 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Hyundai Sonata engine produces 7 HP less power than Chrysler Sebring, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Chrysler Sebring. Despite less power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.9 | |
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The Hyundai Sonata is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring, which means that by driving the Hyundai Sonata over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai Sonata gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima, Kia Cerato | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Jeep Compass | |
| 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: | 4.80 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Sonata is 5 cm shorter than the Chrysler Sebring, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 523 litres | 441 litres | |
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Hyundai Sonata has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai Sonata has 82 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler Sebring. The Chrysler Sebring may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.87 metres more than that of the Chrysler Sebring, which means Hyundai Sonata can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
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