Chrysler Sebring 2007 vs Chevrolet Malibu 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Chrysler Sebring engine produces 25 HP more power than Chevrolet Malibu, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Chevrolet Malibu. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 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: | 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: | 19 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Jeep Compass | 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: | 441 litres | 436 litres | |
| Chrysler Sebring has 5 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Malibu. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.13 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | no data | |
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