2004 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chrysler Sebring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chrysler Sebring would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Sebring. (200 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 754 kg more than 2004 Chrysler Sebring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (580 Nm) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Sebring. (258 Nm). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Sebring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Sebring | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sebring | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2735 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 100 L |
