Skoda Superb 2003 vs Chrysler Sebring 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.7 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Skoda Superb) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chrysler Sebring) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 163 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 262 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Chrysler Sebring is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 40 HP less power than Chrysler Sebring, but torque is 88 NM more than Chrysler Sebring. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 10.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring, which means that by driving the Skoda Superb over 15,000 km in a year you can save 435 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Superb 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: | 440'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4 | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.39 m | |
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Skoda Superb is smaller, but higher. Skoda Superb is 4 cm shorter than the Chrysler Sebring, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Superb is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 455 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.6 metres more than that of the Chrysler Sebring, which means Skoda Superb can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1000 | |
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