Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2016

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Chevrolet Malibu Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2016)

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body 4dr Sedan
Wheelbase 111.4 in
Length 193.8 in
Width 73.0 in
Height 57.7 in
Curb Weight 3086 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.1 in
Total Legroom 80.1 in (over 2 rows)
Cargo Volume 15.8 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2016 Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

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2016 Chevrolet Malibu 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim L LS LT 2LT Premier Hybrid
Standard Engineturbocharged
1.5L I4
DOHC-4v
163 hp@5700
184 lb-ft@2500
turbocharged
1.5L I4
DOHC-4v
163 hp@5700
184 lb-ft@2500
turbocharged
1.5L I4
DOHC-4v
163 hp@5700
184 lb-ft@2500
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@2000
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@2000
1.8L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
122 hp@5000
129 lb-ft@4750
Standard Transmission6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic8-speed manually-shiftable automatic8-speed manually-shiftable automaticCVT
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Standard Tires205/65R16 tires205/65R16 tires225/55R17 tires245/45R18 tires245/40WR19 tires225/55R17 tires
Optional Tires  245/45R18 tires   

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Powertrain: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Sedan turbocharged 163hp 1.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I'm very pleased with powertrain. I have the 1.5lt and six speed auto. It has plenty of power for my modest needs. The fuel economy has been good so far. 5.3l highway and 7.4 city. My previous car was a Buick Lucerne, so this a big improvement. I was nervous getting such a small motor. But I have zero concerns now. It has stop/start tech, which I enjoy. It is generally quite smooth and unobtrusive. I have noticed some roughness when restarting on a slight incline. My wife dislikes this feature a lot. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

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2016 Chevrolet Malibu MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body Trim Base Price Invoice Destination
4dr Sedan L 21,625 21,517 875
4dr Sedan LS 23,120 22,195 875
4dr Sedan LT 25,020 24,019 875
4dr Sedan 2LT 28,620 27,475 875
4dr Sedan Premier 30,920 29,683 875
4dr Sedan Hybrid 27,770 26,659 875

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