Audi A4 2005 vs Chrysler Sebring 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A4) 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 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: | 233 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 92 HP more power than Chrysler Sebring, whereas torque is 262 NM more than Chrysler Sebring. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A4 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 370'000 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 Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler PT Cruiser, Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| 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. | |||
| Audi A4 2005 3.0 engine: The camshaft is driven by a set of four chains, which means that replacement costs are high. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.40 m | |
| Audi A4 is 35 cm shorter than the Chrysler Sebring, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 246 litres | 320 litres | |
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Chrysler Sebring has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 74 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`295 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 3200 | |
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