Renault Megane 2003 vs Chrysler Sebring 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 26 HP less power than Chrysler Sebring, whereas torque is 36 NM less than Chrysler Sebring. Despite less power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane 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 Renault Megane engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | 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. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chrysler Sebring engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Renault Megane 2003 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.40 m | |
| Renault Megane is 56 cm shorter than the Chrysler Sebring, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
490 litres | no data | |
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Chrysler Sebring has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 130 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.8 metres less than that of the Chrysler Sebring, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`775 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3200 | |
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