SAAB 9-5 2007 vs Chrysler Sebring 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.7 Petrol | |
| Diesel (SAAB 9-5) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chrysler Sebring) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 150 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 262 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Chrysler Sebring is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 53 HP less power than Chrysler Sebring, but torque is 58 NM more than Chrysler Sebring. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 10.2 | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-5 consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Sebring, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| SAAB 9-5 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 | 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: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | 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: | 4.84 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.39 m | |
| SAAB 9-5 and Chrysler Sebring are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 455 litres | |
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SAAB 9-5 has more luggage capacity. SAAB 9-5 has 45 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1000 | |
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