Chrysler 200 2010 vs Chevrolet Malibu 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Chrysler 200 is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler 200 engine produces 6 HP more power than Chevrolet Malibu, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Chrysler 200 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 8.0 | |
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The Chevrolet Malibu is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler 200 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Malibu, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler 200 could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1210 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: | 360'000 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: | 20 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Compass | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Opel Antara | |
| 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: | 4.87 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler 200 and Chevrolet Malibu are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 545 litres | |
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Chevrolet Malibu has more luggage space. Chrysler 200 has 160 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Malibu. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler 200 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Malibu. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`143 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 5800 | |
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