2008 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2008 Dodge Caliber
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler Sebring and 2008 Dodge Caliber were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Chrysler Sebring and 2008 Dodge Caliber are equipped with a 1,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Caliber (154 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. (140 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Sebring weights approximately 195 kg more than 2008 Dodge Caliber.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Dodge Caliber (190 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. (188 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Sebring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler Sebring | 2008 Dodge Caliber | |
| Make | Chrysler | Dodge |
| Model | Sebring | Caliber |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 51 L |
