Chevrolet Malibu 2004 vs Chrysler Sebring 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 25 HP less power than Chrysler Sebring, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Chrysler Sebring. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 64 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 360'000 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: | 9 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Blazer | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Jeep Compass | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler Sebring 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: | 4.78 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
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Chevrolet Malibu is smaller. Chevrolet Malibu is 7 cm shorter than the Chrysler Sebring, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Malibu is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 436 litres | 441 litres | |
| Chevrolet Malibu has 5 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler Sebring. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.13 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1800 | |
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