Chrysler Sebring 2007 vs Chevrolet Malibu 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Chrysler Sebring) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chevrolet Malibu) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Chrysler Sebring engine produces 5 HP less power than Chevrolet Malibu, but torque is 100 NM more than Chevrolet Malibu. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 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: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. Chevrolet Malibu might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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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