Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002 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: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Chrysler PT Cruiser) 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: | 121 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Chrysler Sebring is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 20 HP less power than Chrysler Sebring, but torque is 112 NM more than Chrysler Sebring. Due to the lower power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 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 2.2 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 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 760 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: | 380'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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: | 4.39 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is smaller, but slightly higher. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 45 cm shorter than the Chrysler Sebring, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 3 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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