SAAB 9-3 2006 vs Chrysler Sebring 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 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 132 NM more than Chrysler Sebring. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 480 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-5 | 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 (€): | 7000 | 3400 | |
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