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Curb Weight | 3086 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 102.9 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.1 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.0 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 193.8 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 58.5 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 1000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 15.8 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 37.0 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 111.4 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 84.0 inches |
Number of Doors | 4 doors |
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City | 27 mpg | ||
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Highway | 37 mpg | ||
Combined | 31 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
6 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available |
Horsepower | 160 @ 5600 RPM | ||
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Torque | 184 @ 2000 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 100000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 6 years / 100000 miles |
If you’re looking for a midsize sedan that isn’t one of the usual Honda/Toyota/Hyundai choices, the 2016 Malibu offers not just an alternative, but a compelling choice in its own right. With a super fuel-efficient hybrid, plus tons of cool features, it’s worth a look.
Some are hesitant to jump in with both feet on an all-new model from any manufacturer, especially one with so much new technology, including two new powertrains. For them, something that’s been on sale for a while might be a more comfortable choice.
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| Price | $6,925 | $7,000 | $6,425 | $5,475 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.5 | |
| Consumer Rating | 3.9 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 4.3 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 27/Hwy 37/Comb 31 MPG | City 0/Hwy 0/Comb 40 MPG | City 0/Hwy 0/Comb 103 MPGe | City 29/Hwy 38/Comb 32 MPG | City 26/Hwy 37/Comb 30 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Hybrid | Gas | Gas | |
| Safety Rating | 5.0 | N/A | 4.0 | 4.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 160 @ 5600 RPM | 202 @ 6000 RPM | 130 @ 6000 RPM | 137 @ 6300 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |