Lexus ES 2001 vs Chrysler Sebring 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 213 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 298 NM | 262 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Lexus ES is more dynamic to drive. Lexus ES engine produces 10 HP more power than Chrysler Sebring, whereas torque is 36 NM more than Chrysler Sebring. Thanks to more power Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 10.6 | |
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The Lexus ES is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus ES consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring, which means that by driving the Lexus ES over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| Lexus ES gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus GS | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Dodge Intrepid | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.39 m | |
| Lexus ES is 1 cm shorter than the Chrysler Sebring, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus ES is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 455 litres | |
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Chrysler Sebring has more luggage space. Lexus ES has 45 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1000 | |
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