2008 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2008 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler Sebring and 2008 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo S60 (208 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Sebring weights approximately 410 kg more than 2008 Volvo S60.
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 Volvo S60 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Sebring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler Sebring | 2008 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volvo |
| Model | Sebring | S60 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
