2005 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2005 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler Sebring and 2005 Volkswagen GTI were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen GTI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 200 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler Sebring weights approximately 87 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen GTI.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen GTI (264 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler Sebring. (258 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen GTI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler Sebring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler Sebring | 2005 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sebring | GTI |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2737 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
