Renault Megane 2003 vs Chrysler Sebring 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 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: | 120 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 262 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 83 HP less power than Chrysler Sebring, but torque is 38 NM more than Chrysler Sebring. Despite less power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 10.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 5.1 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 765 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 4.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Suzuki Grand Vitara | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
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`880 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3000 | |
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