Chrysler 200 engine produces 10 HP less power than Chevrolet Malibu, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Chevrolet Malibu.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.5
8.8
Chrysler 200 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Malibu, which means that by driving the Chrysler 200 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
73 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
820 km in combined cycle
890 km on highway
1050 km on highway
Chevrolet Malibu gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
420'000 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:
12 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Renegade
Used only for this car
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:
no
yes
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:
4.89 m
4.86 m
Width:
1.87 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler 200 is 2 cm longer than the Chevrolet Malibu, 2 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler 200 is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
453 litres
461 litres
Despite its longer length, Chrysler 200 has 8 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Malibu. This could mean that the Chrysler 200 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
