Chrysler Sebring 2003 vs Chevrolet Malibu 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| 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: | 141 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Chrysler Sebring engine produces 4 HP less power than Chevrolet Malibu, whereas torque is 22 NM less than Chevrolet Malibu. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 61 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 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: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler PT Cruiser, Mitsubishi Eclipse | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.46 m | |
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Chrysler Sebring is larger, but lower. Chrysler Sebring is 6 cm longer than the Chevrolet Malibu, 2 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Sebring is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 436 litres | |
| Chrysler Sebring has 19 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Malibu. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | no data | |
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