2008 Chrysler Sebring vs 2009 Toyota Corolla

2008 Chrysler Sebring

2009 Toyota Corolla

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2-Door Conv LX FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sebring 2-Door Conv LX FWD	20	29	$24,655	$26,600
Sebring 2-Door Conv Limited FWD	16	26	$30,159	$32,715
Sebring 2-Door Conv Touring FWD	13	19	$27,063	$29,275
Sebring 4-Door Sedan LX FWD	21	30	$18,401	$19,840
Sebring 4-Door Sedan Limited AWD	15	24	$26,119	$28,415
Sebring 4-Door Sedan Limited FWD	21	30	$22,519	$24,415
Sebring 4-Door Sedan Touring FWD	21	30	$19,324	$20,865

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4-Door Sedan Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Automatic	27	35	$15,100	$16,150
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Automatic LE	27	35	$15,326	$16,750
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Automatic S	27	35	$15,783	$17,250
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Automatic XLE	27	35	$16,149	$17,650
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Automatic XRS	22	30	$18,345	$20,050
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Manual	26	35	$14,352	$15,350
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Manual S	26	35	$15,023	$16,420
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Manual XRS	22	30	$17,256	$18,860

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,655

$15,100

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$26,600

$16,150

Monthly Payment Estimate

$443 / month

$269 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2008 Chrysler Sebring’s reasonable road manners and wealth of features are at odds with its ungainly looks and interior trim.

The 2009 Toyota Corolla has a split personality: the utilitarian base car and the slightly edgy, expensive Corolla XRS.

TCC Likes

Available all-wheel drive
Good interior room
Lots of available features

Quieter than before
More comfortable than outgoing version
XRS edition is reasonably sporty

TCC Dislikes

Ungainly styling
Mediocre performance
Interior materials

Cheap interior on base models
Cabin very tight for five adults
Dull-looking

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

48.5

54.6

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

41.7

Front Hip Room (in)

53.3

53.0

Second Leg Room (in)

33.5

36.3

Front Head Room (in)

38.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.0

92.0

Second Hip Room (in)

44.2

43.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

54.8

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.8

Length, Overall (in)

193.8

178.7

Height, Overall (in)

58.5

57.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.8

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

108.9

102.4

Liftover Height (in)

31.6

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.5

69.3

Track Width, Front (in)

61.8

60.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.1

16.6

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-wheel

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5 x 0.4

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

9.0 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5 x 1.0

10.8 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.9

13.2

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.5

17.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.5

35.6

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.3

3.4

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Front Tire Size

P215/65R16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TPX

Spare Tire Order Code

TBC

Rear Tire Size

P215/65R16

P195/65R15

Rear Tire Order Code

TPX

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3647

2745

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

15 x 6.0

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

15 x 6.0

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.2

5.8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

525

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

SMPI

EFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

166 @ 4400

128 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

ED3

Displacement

2.4L/144

1.8L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

173 @ 6000

132 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.21

2.34

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.57

1.55

Trans Order Code

DFF

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.91

4.13

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

0.70

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

2.85

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

2 Door Convertible

4 Door Sedan

Vehicle Name

Chrysler Sebring

Toyota Corolla

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

0.94

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-link

Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

0.79

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson strut

Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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