Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 10 HP more power than Chrysler 200, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Chrysler 200.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.8
8.5
Chevrolet Malibu consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 200, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Malibu could require 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
73 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
820 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
1050 km on highway
890 km on highway
Chevrolet Malibu gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chevrolet Malibu engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
10 years
12 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Renegade
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler 200 might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets:
yes
no
The Chevrolet Malibu engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.
Dimensions
Length:
4.86 m
4.89 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.87 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.49 m
Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Malibu is 2 cm shorter than the Chrysler 200, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Malibu is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
461 litres
453 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Chevrolet Malibu has 8 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler 200. The Chrysler 200 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
