There are many choices available with the Chrysler Sebring. One of the most unique options for the Chrysler Sebring Convertible is the availability of a cloth OR folding metal convertible roof. Both roofs fold quickly and the trunk space is fairly large for a convertible. Another unique feature is the heated and cooled cup holders. The Chrysler Sebring’s main competition is the Pontiac G6 Convertible, Mitsubishi Eclipse Convertible, Volkswagen Eos Convertible and Ford Mustang Convertible. The base model Chrysler Sebring gets the 173 horsepower 2.4 liter 4-cylinder engine, which is the most frugal, achieving an EPA estimated fuel consumption of 20 mpg city and 29 mpg highway. The mid level 186 horsepower 2.7 liter V6 gets a very reasonable 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway this 2.7 liter V6 Flex Fuel engine of the Sebring Convertible is E85 Ethanol compatible. The most powerful engine available on the Chrysler Sebring is the 235 horsepower 3.5 liter V6 which achieves 16 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.
A perennial favorite among sun worshipers and drag-strip fans alike, the Ford Mustang is the oldest name on this list. Still, with its affordable entry price and fun reputation, the Ford Mustang Convertible maintains very high sales numbers as evidenced by this list. The Ford Mustang’s (current) competition is the Chrysler Sebring Convertible, Mitsubishi Eclipse Convertible, Volkswagen Eos Convertible and Pontiac G6 Convertible. There are truly two personalities to the Ford Mustang Convertible: one is an easy driving V6 and the other is a hard charging V8. Soon, the Dodge Challenger and Chevrolet Camaro will offer real head to head competition. The base 4.0L SOHC 12V V6 210 (240 lbs feet of torque) 300 horsepower (making 320 lbs feet of torque) 4.6L SOHC 24V V8. EPA fuel consumption for the 4.0 liter V6 is 17 City mpg 26 highway mpg with the 5-speed manual and 16 city mpg and 24 mpg highway With Automatic. EPA fuel consumption for the 4.6 liter V8 is 15 mpg city and 23 mpg highway with the manual 15 city mpg and 22 highway mpg with the automatic transmission.