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Compare 2006 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 $16,365 to $23,065, the Chevrolet Malibu faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Buick LaCrosse, Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, Chrysler 200.

Overview

Wheels

Bulb Size

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 from 26 to 32 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 69.90mm x 188.30mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2006 Chevrolet Malibu

  • Fuel Tank: 16.1 gal

  • Wheelbase: 106.3 in

  • MPG: 24 city/32 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 9.6 sec

  • Towing capacity: 1000 lbs

  • Curb: 3174 lbs

  • Tires: P205/65SR15.0 BSW touring AS

  • Cargo: 15.4 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 5

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 188.3 x 69.9 x 57.5



2006 Chevrolet Malibu Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Chevrolet Malibu is offered in 6 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

    • Main Info

    • Body Style Wagon

    • Doors 4

    • Engine

    • Horsepower 144 hp @ 5600 –
      240 hp @ 5800

    • Torque 155 lb-ft. –
      240 lb-ft.

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 6.2 - 9.6 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 14.8 - 17.1 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 188.3 in

    • Width 69.9 in

    • Height 57.5 in

    • Wheelbase 106.3 in

    • Curb Weight 3174 lbs

    • Towing capacity 1000 lbs

    • Turning radius 18 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 5

    • Passenger volume 101

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 16.1 gal

    • City 19 - 24 mpg

    • Combined 23 - 28 mpg

    • Highway 26 - 32 mpg

    • Highway range 418.6 - 515.2 mi



Specifications

LS w/1LS 4dr Sedan

LT w/1LT 4dr Sedan

LT w/2LT 4dr Sedan

SS 4dr Sedan
Exterior length
188.30 in 188.30 in 188.30 in 188.30 in
Exterior body width
69.90 in 69.90 in 69.90 in 69.90 in
Exterior height
57.50 in 57.50 in 57.50 in 57.50 in
Horsepower
144 144 201 240
Torque
155 155 221 240
Fuel economy - city
24 mpg 24 mpg 22 mpg 19 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
32 mpg 32 mpg 32 mpg 26 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
9.60 seconds 9.60 seconds 7.80 seconds 6.20 seconds
1/4 mile time
17.10 seconds 17.10 seconds 15.80 seconds 14.80 seconds
1/4 mile speed
83 mph 83 mph 93 mph –
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.80 0.80 0.80 –
Slalom speed
60 mph 60 mph 60 mph –
Bore-and-Stroke
3.39/3.72 " 3.39/3.72 " 3.70/3.31 " 3.90/3.31 "
Curb weight
3174.00 lbs 3174.00 lbs 3297.00 lbs 3315.00 lbs
Wheelbase
106.30 in 106.30 in 106.30 in 106.30 in
Front track
60.00 " 60.00 " 60.00 " 60.00 "
Rear track
59.30 " 59.30 " 59.30 " 59.30 "
Turning radius
18.00 18.00 18.00 18.00
Front legroom
41.90 in 41.90 in 41.90 in 41.90 in
Rear legroom
38.50 in 38.50 in 38.50 in 38.50 in
Front headroom
39.90 in 39.90 in 39.90 in 39.90 in
Rear headroom
37.60 in 37.60 in 37.60 in 37.60 in
Front hip room
52.40 in 52.40 in 52.40 in 52.40 in
Rear hip room
52.00 in 52.00 in 52.00 in 52.00 in
Front shoulder room
56.70 in 56.70 in 56.70 in 56.70 in
Rear shoulder room
56.10 in 56.10 in 56.10 in 56.10 in
Luggage volume
15.40 cu.ft. 15.40 cu.ft. 15.40 cu.ft. 15.40 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
15.40 cu.ft. 15.40 cu.ft. 15.40 cu.ft. 15.40 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
101 cu.ft. 101 cu.ft. 101 cu.ft. 101 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
16.10 gal. 16.10 gal. 16.10 gal. 16.10 gal.
Maximum Trailer Weight
1000.00 lbs. 1000.00 lbs. – –

LTZ 4dr Sedan

LT w/0LT 4dr Sedan
Exterior length
188.30 in 188.30 in
Exterior body width
69.90 in 69.90 in
Exterior height
57.50 in 57.50 in
Horsepower
201 144
Torque
221 155
Fuel economy - city
22 mpg 24 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
32 mpg 32 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
7.80 seconds 9.60 seconds
1/4 mile time
15.80 seconds 17.10 seconds
1/4 mile speed
93 mph 83 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.80 0.80
Slalom speed
60 mph 60 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.70/3.31 " 3.39/3.72 "
Curb weight
3315.00 lbs 3174.00 lbs
Maximum Trailer Weight
1000.00 lbs. –
Wheelbase
106.30 in 106.30 in
Front track
60.00 " 60.00 "
Rear track
59.30 " 59.30 "
Turning radius
18.00 18.00
Front legroom
41.90 in 41.90 in
Rear legroom
38.50 in 38.50 in
Front headroom
39.90 in 39.90 in
Rear headroom
37.60 in 37.60 in
Front hip room
52.40 in 52.40 in
Rear hip room
52.00 in 52.00 in
Front shoulder room
56.70 in 56.70 in
Rear shoulder room
56.10 in 56.10 in
Luggage volume
15.40 cu.ft. 15.40 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
15.40 cu.ft. 15.40 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
101 cu.ft. 101 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
16.10 gal. 16.10 gal.

Interior Features

LS w/1LS 4dr Sedan

LT w/1LT 4dr Sedan

LT w/2LT 4dr Sedan

SS 4dr Sedan
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2 2
Compass
2841 2841 – –
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 –

LTZ 4dr Sedan

LT w/0LT 4dr Sedan
Air conditioning, front
2816 2825
Compass
2842 –
12V DC power outlet
2 2
Programmable garage door opener
2909 –
Seatback storage pockets
2 2
Cargo net
3784 –
Adjustable pedals
4178 –

Exterior Features

LS w/1LS 4dr Sedan

LT w/1LT 4dr Sedan

LT w/2LT 4dr Sedan

SS 4dr Sedan
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Front tires
P205/65SR15.0 BSW touring AS P215/60SR16.0 BSW touring AS P215/60SR16.0 BSW touring AS P225/50SR18.0 BSW AS
Wheels
15" steel 16" steel 16" steel 18" polished alloy
Sunroof
1st row exterior power sliding and tilting glass 1st row exterior power sliding and tilting glass 1st row exterior power sliding and tilting glass –
Bodyside insert
4070 4070 – –

LTZ 4dr Sedan

LT w/0LT 4dr Sedan
Antenna
3396 3396
Body material
3406 3406
Paint
3412 3412
Grille trim
3433 3433
Fog/driving lights
3445 –
Door count
4 doors 4 doors
Rear cargo door
3459 3459
Tinted windows
3461 3461
Rear window type
3462 3462
Mirrors
3470 3470
Heated door mirrors
3479 –
Sunroof
1st row exterior power sliding and tilting glass –
Spoiler
3482 –
Front tires
P225/50SR17.0 BSW AS P215/60SR16.0 BSW touring AS
Wheels
17" alloy 16" steel
Spare tire and wheel
3488 3488
Windshield wipers - front
3496 3496
Bodyside mouldings
3793 3793
Bodyside insert
4070 4070

Seats

LS w/1LS 4dr Sedan

LT w/1LT 4dr Sedan

LT w/2LT 4dr Sedan

SS 4dr Sedan
Front seat type
2989 2989 2989 2993
Standard seating
5 5 5 5
Front driver seat direction controls
2999 2999 2999 3003
Front passenger seat direction controls
3012 3012 3012 3012
Front armrests
3021 3021 3021 3021
Front head restraints
3026 3026 3026 3026
Rear seats
3051 3051 3051 3051
Rear head restraints
3077 3077 3077 3077
Seat trim
3092 3110 3110 3093
Fold flat front passenger seat
4176 4176 4176 –
Lumbar support
3018 3018 3018 –
Heated front seats
3030 3030 – –

LTZ 4dr Sedan

LT w/0LT 4dr Sedan
Front seat type
2989 2989
Standard seating
5 5
Heated front seats
3030 –

Entertainment System

LS w/1LS 4dr Sedan

LT w/1LT 4dr Sedan

LT w/2LT 4dr Sedan

SS 4dr Sedan
Speakers
4 6 6 6
Steering wheel audio controls
3192 3192 – –

LTZ 4dr Sedan

LT w/0LT 4dr Sedan
Radio
3131 3131
CD player
3170 3170
Steering wheel audio controls
3192 3192
Speakers
6 6
Speed-Sensitive Volume
3196 3196
Equalizer
4076 4076

Safety and Security Features

LS w/1LS 4dr Sedan

LT w/1LT 4dr Sedan

LT w/2LT 4dr Sedan

SS 4dr Sedan

LTZ 4dr Sedan

LT w/0LT 4dr Sedan
Airbags, frontal
3214 3214

Mechanical Features

LS w/1LS 4dr Sedan

LT w/1LT 4dr Sedan

LT w/2LT 4dr Sedan

SS 4dr Sedan
Axle ratio
3.63 3.63 3.05 3.69

LTZ 4dr Sedan

LT w/0LT 4dr Sedan
Engine
4788 4753
Engine - valvetrain
3501 3500
Brakes
3509 3515
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
3517 3517
Drive type
3529 3529
Exhaust
3542 3542
Steering
3544 3544
Speed sensitive steering
3551 3551
Suspension tuning
3562 3562
Front suspension type
3574 3574
Front anti-roll bar
3577 3577
Front shocks
3586 3586
Front springs
3602 3602
Rear suspension type
3613 3613
Rear anti-roll bar
3620 3620
Rear shocks
3629 3629
Rear springs
3646 3646
Axle ratio
3.05 3.63
Engine block heater
3812 3812
Remote vehicle starting system
3815 –

Other Specs

LS w/1LS 4dr Sedan

LT w/1LT 4dr Sedan

LT w/2LT 4dr Sedan

SS 4dr Sedan
Horsepower rpm
5600 5600 5600 5800
Torque rpm
4000 4000 3200 2800
Maximum towing capacity
1000 lbs. 1000 lbs. 1000 lbs. 1000 lbs.

LTZ 4dr Sedan

LT w/0LT 4dr Sedan
Horsepower rpm
5600 5600
Torque rpm
3200 4000
Maximum towing capacity
1000 lbs. 1000 lbs.