Chevrolet Malibu 2013 vs Chrysler 200 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 259 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 22 HP more power than Chrysler 200, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Chrysler 200. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 9.8 | |
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The Chevrolet Malibu is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Malibu consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 200, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Malibu over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Chevrolet Malibu gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 10 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring, 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 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 | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Malibu and Chrysler 200 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 461 litres | 390 litres | |
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Chevrolet Malibu has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Malibu has 71 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler 200. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 4400 | |
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