Chrysler Sebring 2007 vs Chevrolet Malibu 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Chrysler Sebring engine produces 11 HP more power than Chevrolet Malibu, but torque is 20 NM less than Chevrolet Malibu. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 61 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger | Used also on Chevrolet Blazer | |
| 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: | 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: | 4.85 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
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Chrysler Sebring is larger. Chrysler Sebring is 7 cm longer than the Chevrolet Malibu, 7 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 394 litres | 436 litres | |
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Chevrolet Malibu has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chrysler Sebring has 42 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Malibu. This could mean that the Chrysler Sebring uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | no data | |
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