Body | 4dr Sedan |
Wheelbase | 2,830 mm |
Length | 4,923 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,400 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 49 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume | 447 L |
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu.
Trim | L | LS | LT | 2LT | Premier | Hybrid |
Standard Engine | turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@5700 249 Nm@2500 | turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@5700 249 Nm@2500 | turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 122 kW@5700 249 Nm@2500 | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 186 kW@5300 353 Nm@2000 | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 186 kW@5300 353 Nm@2000 | 1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 91 kW@5000 175 Nm@4750 |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | CVT |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
Standard Tires | 205/65R16 tires | 205/65R16 tires | 225/55R17 tires | 245/45R18 tires | 245/40WR19 tires | 225/55R17 tires |
Optional Tires |   |   | 245/45R18 tires |   |   |   |
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu.
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 |