SAAB 9-3 2003 vs Chrysler Sebring 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 150 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 9 HP more power than Chrysler Sebring, whereas torque is 52 NM more than Chrysler Sebring. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler Sebring is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 SAAB 9-3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 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: | 4.64 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.40 m | |
| SAAB 9-3 is 28 cm shorter than the Chrysler Sebring, width is practically the same , while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 320 litres | |
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Chrysler Sebring has more luggage space. SAAB 9-3 has 85 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3200 | |
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