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Curb Weight | 3649 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 97.7 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.4 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.2 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 191.8 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 1000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 15.1 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 40.4 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 112.3 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 70.3 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Fog Lights | Available | ||
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors |
City | 22 mpg | ||
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Highway | 33 mpg | ||
Combined | 26 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
6 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular |
Horsepower | 169 @ 6400 RPM | ||
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Torque | 160 @ 5000 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 100000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 6 years / 100000 miles |
The 2009 Chevrolet Malibu’s bold, attractive sheetmetal and stylish interior touches are backed by confident handling, a quiet ride and an overall level of refinement competitive with the category’s best. Unlike some competitors, the fuel-efficient four-cylinder engine is available on all Malibu trims, not just the entry-level model.
The 2009 Chevrolet Malibu hasn’t been around long enough to challenge the impressive resale values of the Honda Accord or Toyota Camry. Certain high-end features available on competitors, like DVD navigation and keyless start and entry, are not offered on the Malibu.
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| Price | $4,575 | $4,275 | $4,550 | $4,450 | |
| KBB.com Rating | N/A | N/A | 3.7 | 3.7 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 22/Hwy 33/Comb 26 MPG | City 26/Hwy 34/Comb 29 MPG | City 24/Hwy 31/Comb 26 MPG | City 22/Hwy 31/Comb 25 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Safety Rating | N/A | N/A | 4.0 | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 169 @ 6400 RPM | 138 @ 6000 RPM | 170 @ 5700 RPM | 200 @ 5100 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 5-Cyl, PZEV, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |