Chrysler Sebring 2003 vs Chevrolet Malibu 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 262 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Chrysler Sebring engine produces 58 HP more power than Chevrolet Malibu, whereas torque is 52 NM more than Chevrolet Malibu. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 8.7 | |
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The Chevrolet Malibu is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Sebring consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Malibu, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Sebring could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 930 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: | 460'000 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 Chrysler Sebring engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Dodge Intrepid | 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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Chrysler Sebring has 19 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Malibu. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Sebring is 0.4 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Malibu, which means Chrysler Sebring can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`990 kg | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 1000 | no data | |
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