Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004 vs Chrysler Sebring 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 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: | 223 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 332 NM | 262 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 20 HP more power than Chrysler Sebring, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Chrysler Sebring. Thanks to more power Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 10.2 | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 460'000 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 Sebring engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Dodge Neon | 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: | 4.29 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.40 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is smaller, but higher. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 63 cm shorter than the Chrysler Sebring, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 320 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 1 metres more than that of the Chrysler Sebring, which means Chrysler PT Cruiser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3200 | |
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