Chrysler PT Cruiser 2003 vs Chrysler Sebring 2003
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 115 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Chrysler Sebring is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 26 HP less power than Chrysler Sebring, whereas torque is 31 NM less than Chrysler Sebring. Due to the lower power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler PT Cruiser is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring, which means that by driving the Chrysler PT Cruiser over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser 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: | 420'000 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 Chrysler PT Cruiser engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chrysler Neon | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.39 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is smaller, but higher. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 55 cm shorter than the Chrysler Sebring, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 21 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 455 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 0.1 metres less than that of the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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