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Chevrolet Malibu

2003 – 2007 United States

The Chevrolet Malibu was in production from 2003 to 2007. Its petrol engines range from 145 to 243 hp across 3 variants. All versions have an automatic gearbox. Against its predecessor (1996 – 2003), peak power rose from 152 to 243 hp, and minimum weight went up by 64 kg.

Chevrolet Malibu
Body styleNot specified
Production2003 – 2007
Variants3
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power145 – 243 hp
0–100 km/h8.0 – 11.0 s
Top speed175 – 200 km/h
Fuel economy8.4 – 8.8 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
2.2L 4AT FWD (145 HP)
2.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 145 hp 11.0 s 175 4-Speed automatic
3.5L V6 4AT FWD (203 HP)
3.5 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 203 hp 8.0 s 200 4-Speed automatic
3.9L V6 4AT FWD (243 HP)
3.9 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 243 hp — — 4-Speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2189 cm3 (134 ci)
Power
107 KW @ 5600 RPM145 HP @ 5600 RPM143 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque
155 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM210 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
16.6 gallons (62.8 L)

Performance

Top Speed
109 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
205/65/R15

Dimensions

Length
188.3 in (4783 mm)
Width
69.9 in (1775 mm)
Height
57.5 in (1461 mm)
Front/rear Track
60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
15.3 cuFT (433 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3175.2 lbs (1440 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Highway
35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Combined
28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3500 cm3 (214 ci)
Power
149 KW @ 5400 RPM203 HP @ 5400 RPM200 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque
220 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM298 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
16.6 gallons (62.8 L)

Performance

Top Speed
124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
205/60/R15

Dimensions

Length
188.3 in (4783 mm)
Width
69.9 in (1775 mm)
Height
57.5 in (1461 mm)
Front/rear Track
60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
15.3 cuFT (433 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3175.2 lbs (1440 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km)
Highway
35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Combined
26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3890 cm3 (237 ci)
Power
178.7 KW @ 5800 RPM243 HP @ 5800 RPM240 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
240 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM326 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
16.6 gallons (62.8 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
205/60/R15

Dimensions

Length
188.3 in (4783 mm)
Width
69.9 in (1775 mm)
Height
57.5 in (1461 mm)
Front/rear Track
60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
15.3 cuFT (433 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3483 lbs (1580 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
Highway
25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
Length4,783 mm
Width1,775 mm
Height1,461 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mm
Curb weight1,440 – 1,580 kg
Torque210 – 326 Nm

Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.