Compare 2023 Chevrolet Malibu specifications by trim levels
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Malibu is a 5-seat Wagon from Chevrolet, which first hit the market back in 1999.
With the price tag ranging from $24,700 to $31,500, the Chevrolet Malibu faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Buick LaCrosse, Buick Regal, Chrysler 200, Dodge Avenger.
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The Chevrolet Malibu has a maximum towing capacity of 1000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The Chevrolet Malibu boasts the average fuel economy anywhere of 36 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 73.00mm x 194.20mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2023 Chevrolet Malibu
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Fuel Tank: 15.8 gal
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Wheelbase: 111.4 in
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MPG: 29 city/36 hwy
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Engine: 1.5L I-4
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Towing capacity: 1000 lbs
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Curb: 3135 lbs
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Passenger capacity: 5
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Dimensions(LxWxH): 194.2 x 73 x 57.3
2023 Chevrolet Malibu Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The Chevrolet Malibu is offered in 4 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades
Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Chevrolet Malibu safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.
Compare the Chevrolet Malibu specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.
Specs
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Main Info
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Body Style Wagon
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Doors 4
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Engine
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Engine 1.5L I-4 DOHC
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Horsepower 160 hp @ 1937
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Torque 184 lb-ft. @ 2,500
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Charge system intercooled turbo
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Transmission 2-spd CVT w/OD
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Dimensions
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Length 194.2 in
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Width 73 in
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Height 57.3 in
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Wheelbase 111.4 in
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Curb Weight 3135 lbs
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Towing capacity 1000 lbs
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Turning radius 18.5 ft
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CAPACITY
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Luggage capacity 15.7 ft
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Cargo capacity 15.7 cu.ft
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Seats 5
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 15.8 gal
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City 29 mpg
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Combined 33 mpg
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Highway 36 mpg
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Highway range 568.8 mi
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WARRANTY
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Basic Warranty 36/36,000 mths/miles
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Specifications 
LS w/1LS 4dr Sedan |
RS 4dr Sedan |
1LT 4dr Sedan |
2LT 4dr Sedan |
Exterior length | |||
194.2 in | 194.2 in | 194.2 in | 194.2 in |
Exterior body width | |||
73.0 in | 73.0 in | 73.0 in | 73.0 in |
Exterior height | |||
57.3 in | 57.3 in | 57.3 in | 57.3 in |
Horsepower | |||
160 hp | 160 hp | 160 hp | 160 hp |
Torque | |||
184 lb-ft. | 184 lb-ft. | 184 lb-ft. | 184 lb-ft. |
Curb weight | |||
3135 lbs | 3135 lbs | 3159 lbs | 3223 lbs |
Wheelbase | |||
111.4 in | 111.4 in | 111.4 in | 111.4 in |
Turning radius | |||
18.5 '' | 18.5 '' | 18.5 '' | 18.5 '' |
Front legroom | |||
41.5 in | 41.5 in | 41.5 in | 41.5 in |
Rear legroom | |||
38.1 in | 38.1 in | 38.1 in | 38.1 in |
Front headroom | |||
39 in | 39 in | 39 in | 39 in |
Rear headroom | |||
38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in |
Front hip room | |||
54 in | 54 in | 54 in | 54 in |
Rear hip room | |||
53 in | 53 in | 53 in | 53 in |
Front shoulder room | |||
59 in | 59 in | 59 in | 59 in |
Rear shoulder room | |||
57 in | 57 in | 57 in | 57 in |
Fuel tank | |||
15.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
Interior Features 
LS w/1LS 4dr Sedan |
RS 4dr Sedan |
1LT 4dr Sedan |
2LT 4dr Sedan |
Air conditioning, front | |||
manual | manual | dual zone automatic | dual zone automatic |
Clock | |||
in-radio display | in-radio display | in-radio display | in-radio display |
Cupholders | |||
front | front | front and rear | front and rear |
Gear shift knob trim | |||
urethane | urethane | urethane | leather |
12V DC power outlet | |||
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Overhead console | |||
mini | mini | mini | mini |
Floor console | |||
full | full | full | full |
Floor mats | |||
carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear |
Front windows | |||
power | power | power | power |
Rear windows | |||
power | power | power | power |
1-touch window up | |||
driver | driver | – | – |
1-touch window down | |||
front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
Instrumentation | |||
analog | analog | analog | digital/analog |
Illuminated vanity mirrors | |||
driver and passenger | driver and passenger | – | – |
Rear view mirror | |||
day-night | day-night | day-night | auto-dimming day-night |
Remote trunk release | |||
power | power | power | power |
Seatback storage pockets | |||
1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Steering wheel material | |||
urethane | leather/metal-look | urethane | leather/metal-look |
Exterior Features 
LS w/1LS 4dr Sedan |
RS 4dr Sedan |
1LT 4dr Sedan |
2LT 4dr Sedan |
Antenna | |||
integrated roof | integrated roof | integrated roof | integrated roof |
Body material | |||
fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel |
Paint | |||
clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
Grille trim | |||
black w/chrome accents | black w/chrome surround | black w/chrome accents | black w/chrome accents |
Door count | |||
4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Rear cargo door | |||
trunk | trunk | trunk | trunk |
Tinted windows | |||
light | light | light | light |
Rear window type | |||
fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
Mirrors | |||
dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote w/tilt down |
Sunroof | |||
1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass | – | – |
Spoiler | |||
lip | lip | lip | lip |
Wheels | |||
16 silver aluminum | 18 machined w/painted accents aluminum | 17 machined w/painted accents aluminum | 19 machined w/painted accents aluminum |
Spare tire and wheel | |||
compact steel | compact steel | compact steel | compact steel |
Seats 
LS w/1LS 4dr Sedan |
RS 4dr Sedan |
1LT 4dr Sedan |
2LT 4dr Sedan |
Front seat type | |||
bucket | bucket | bucket | bucket |
Standard seating | |||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Front driver seat direction controls | |||
6-way | 8-way power | 8-way power | 8-way power |
Front passenger seat direction controls | |||
6-way | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way power |
Lumbar support | |||
driver | driver | driver and passenger | – |
Front armrests | |||
center | center | center | center |
Front head restraints | |||
adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable |
Heated front seats | |||
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | – | – |
Memory | |||
driver | – | – | – |
Rear seats | |||
60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench |
Rear head restraints | |||
2 - adjustable | 2 - adjustable | 2 - adjustable | 2 - adjustable |
Seat trim | |||
premium cloth | premium cloth | premium cloth | leather |
Cooled front seats | |||
driver and passenger | – | – | – |
Entertainment System 
LS w/1LS 4dr Sedan |
RS 4dr Sedan |
1LT 4dr Sedan |
2LT 4dr Sedan |
Radio | |||
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan | AM/FM stereo, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
Speakers | |||
6 | 6 | 6 | 9 Bose |
Navigation system | |||
yes with voice activation | – | – | – |
1st row LCD screen | |||
1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Equalizer | |||
automatic | automatic | automatic | automatic |
Safety and Security Features 
LS w/1LS 4dr Sedan |
RS 4dr Sedan |
1LT 4dr Sedan |
2LT 4dr Sedan |
Airbags, frontal | |||
driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
Airbags, side impact | |||
seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
Airbags, side curtain | |||
curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row |
Traction control | |||
ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
Seatbelt pre-tensioners | |||
front | front | front | front |
Headlights | |||
halogen | halogen | halogen | LED low beam |
Exterior light control | |||
auto on/off | auto on/off | auto on/off | auto on/off |
Remote keyless entry | |||
keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) |
Door locks | |||
power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
Parking assist | |||
Rear Park Assist | Rear Park Assist | Rear Park Assist | Rear Park Assist |
Airbags, knee protection | |||
driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
Lane departure warning | |||
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning | Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning | Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning | Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning |
In-Vehicle Assistance Service | |||
OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable | OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable | OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable | OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable |
Automatic Crash Response (airbags and/or sensors) | |||
OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable | OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable | OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable | OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable |
Emergency Services | |||
OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable | OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable | OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable | OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable |
Crisis Assist | |||
OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable | OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable | OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable | OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable |
Stolen Vehicle Assistance | |||
OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable | OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable | OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable | OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable |
Remote Door Unlock | |||
OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable | OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable | OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable | OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable |
Roadside Assistance | |||
OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable | OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable | OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable | OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable |
Remote Horn and Lights | |||
OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable | OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable | OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable | OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable |
Hands-Free Calling | |||
OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable | OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable | OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable | OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable |
Vehicle Diagnostics | |||
OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable | OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable | OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable | OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable |
Mechanical Features 
LS w/1LS 4dr Sedan |
RS 4dr Sedan |
1LT 4dr Sedan |
2LT 4dr Sedan |
Engine | |||
1.5L I-4 | 1.5L I-4 | 1.5L I-4 | 1.5L I-4 |
Brakes | |||
4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc |
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |||
4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
Drive type | |||
front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel |
Exhaust | |||
stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
Steering | |||
rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
Suspension tuning | |||
regular | regular | regular | regular |
Front suspension type | |||
strut | strut | strut | strut |
Front shocks | |||
gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
Front springs | |||
coil | coil | coil | coil |
Rear suspension type | |||
multi-link | multi-link | multi-link | multi-link |
Rear shocks | |||
gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
Rear springs | |||
coil | coil | coil | coil |
Electronic stability system | |||
StabiliTrak | StabiliTrak | StabiliTrak | StabiliTrak |
Transmission | |||
2-spd CVT w/OD | 2-spd CVT w/OD | 2-spd CVT w/OD | 2-spd CVT w/OD |
Axle ratio | |||
5.10 | 5.10 | 5.10 | 5.10 |
Turbocharger | |||
intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo |
Other Specs 
LS w/1LS 4dr Sedan |
RS 4dr Sedan |
1LT 4dr Sedan |
2LT 4dr Sedan |
Luggage capacity | |||
15.7 cu.ft. | 15.7 cu.ft. | 15.7 cu.ft. | 15.7 cu.ft. |
Maximum cargo capacity | |||
15.7 cu.ft. | 15.7 cu.ft. | 15.7 cu.ft. | 15.7 cu.ft. |
Base engine size | |||
1.5 liters | 1.5 liters | 1.5 liters | 1.5 liters |
Base engine type | |||
I-4 | I-4 | I-4 | I-4 |
Horsepower rpm | |||
5,700 | 5,700 | 5,700 | 5,700 |
Torque rpm | |||
2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 |
EPA mileage estimates | |||
29 City / 36 Hwy | 29 City / 36 Hwy | 29 City / 36 Hwy | 29 City / 36 Hwy |
Lighting - map lights | |||
front | front | front and rear | front and rear |
Lighting - dome light | |||
fade | fade | fade | fade |
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | |||
driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
Height adjustable safety belts | |||
front | front | front | front |
Engine - valvetrain | |||
DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) | |||
36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 |
Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) | |||
60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 |
Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) | |||
72/100,000 | 72/100,000 | 72/100,000 | 72/100,000 |
Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) | |||
60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 |
Warranty - Maintenance (mths/miles) | |||
12/12,000 | 12/12,000 | 12/12,000 | 12/12,000 |
Tires | |||
P205/65HR16.0 BSW AS | P245/45HR18.0 BSW AS | P225/55HR17.0 BSW AS | P245/40WR19.0 BSW AS |
Windshield wipers - front | |||
variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
Maximum towing capacity | |||
1,000 lbs. | 1,000 lbs. | 1,000 lbs. | 1,000 lbs. |