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Compare 2012 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 $22,110 to $30,200, 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 33 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 70.30mm x 191.80mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

  • Fuel Tank: 16 gal

  • Wheelbase: 112.3 in

  • MPG: 22 city/33 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 8.8 sec

  • Towing capacity: 1000 lbs

  • Curb: 3415 lbs

  • Tires: P215/55SR17.0 BSW touring AS

  • Cargo: 15.1 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 5

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 191.8 x 70.3 x 57.1



2012 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 169 hp @ 6400 –
      252 hp @ 6300

    • Torque 160 lb-ft. –
      251 lb-ft.

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 6.4 - 8.8 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 15 - 16.9 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 191.8 in

    • Width 70.3 in

    • Height 57.1 in

    • Wheelbase 112.3 in

    • Curb Weight 3415 lbs

    • Towing capacity 1000 lbs

    • Turning radius 20.2 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 5

    • Passenger volume 98

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 16 gal

    • City 17 - 22 mpg

    • Combined 22 - 28 mpg

    • Highway 26 - 33 mpg

    • Highway range 416 - 528 mi



Specifications

LS 4dr Sedan

1LT 4dr Sedan

2LT 4dr Sedan

1LZ 4dr Sedan
Exterior length
191.80 in 191.80 in 191.80 in 191.80 in
Exterior body width
70.30 in 70.30 in 70.30 in 70.30 in
Exterior height
57.10 in 57.10 in 57.10 in 57.10 in
Horsepower
169 169 169 169
Torque
160 160 160 160
Fuel economy - city
22 mpg 22 mpg 22 mpg 22 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
33 mpg 33 mpg 33 mpg 33 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
8.80 seconds 8.80 seconds 8.80 seconds 8.80 seconds
1/4 mile time
16.90 seconds 16.90 seconds 16.90 seconds 16.90 seconds
1/4 mile speed
82 mph 82 mph 82 mph 82 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Slalom speed
61 mph 61 mph 61 mph 61 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.46/3.86 " 3.46/3.86 " 3.46/3.86 " 3.46/3.86 "
Curb weight
3415.00 lbs 3436.00 lbs 3436.00 lbs 3649.00 lbs
Wheelbase
112.30 in 112.30 in 112.30 in 112.30 in
Front track
59.60 " 59.60 " 59.60 " 59.60 "
Rear track
60.00 " 60.00 " 60.00 " 60.00 "
Turning radius
20.20 20.20 20.20 20.20
Front legroom
42.20 in 42.20 in 42.20 in 42.20 in
Rear legroom
37.60 in 37.60 in 37.60 in 37.60 in
Front headroom
39.40 in 39.40 in 39.40 in 39.40 in
Rear headroom
37.20 in 37.20 in 37.20 in 37.20 in
Front hip room
53.00 in 53.00 in 53.00 in 53.00 in
Rear hip room
52.10 in 52.10 in 52.10 in 52.10 in
Front shoulder room
55.90 in 55.90 in 55.90 in 55.90 in
Rear shoulder room
53.90 in 53.90 in 53.90 in 53.90 in
Luggage volume
15.10 cu.ft. 15.10 cu.ft. 15.10 cu.ft. 15.10 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
15.10 cu.ft. 15.10 cu.ft. 15.10 cu.ft. 15.10 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
98 cu.ft. 98 cu.ft. 98 cu.ft. 98 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
16.00 gal. 16.00 gal. 16.00 gal. 16.00 gal.
Drag coefficient
0.34 0.34 0.34 0.34

3LT 4dr Sedan

2LZ 4dr Sedan
Exterior length
191.80 in 191.80 in
Exterior body width
70.30 in 70.30 in
Exterior height
57.10 in 57.10 in
Horsepower
252 252
Torque
251 251
Fuel economy - city
17 mpg 17 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
26 mpg 26 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
6.40 seconds 6.40 seconds
1/4 mile time
15.00 seconds 15.00 seconds
1/4 mile speed
93 mph 93 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.90 0.90
Slalom speed
61 mph 61 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.70/3.37 " 3.70/3.37 "
Curb weight
3436.00 lbs 3649.00 lbs
Wheelbase
112.30 in 112.30 in
Front track
59.60 " 59.60 "
Rear track
60.00 " 60.00 "
Turning radius
20.20 20.20
Front legroom
42.20 in 42.20 in
Rear legroom
37.60 in 37.60 in
Front headroom
39.40 in 39.40 in
Rear headroom
37.20 in 37.20 in
Front hip room
53.00 in 53.00 in
Rear hip room
52.10 in 52.10 in
Front shoulder room
55.90 in 55.90 in
Rear shoulder room
53.90 in 53.90 in
Luggage volume
15.10 cu.ft. 15.10 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
15.10 cu.ft. 15.10 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
98 cu.ft. 98 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
16.00 gal. 16.00 gal.
Drag coefficient
0.34 0.34

Interior Features

LS 4dr Sedan

1LT 4dr Sedan

2LT 4dr Sedan

1LZ 4dr Sedan
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2 2
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 2
Air compressor
3819 – – –

3LT 4dr Sedan

2LZ 4dr Sedan
Air conditioning, front
2825 2816
12V DC power outlet
2 2
Seatback storage pockets
2 2

Exterior Features

LS 4dr Sedan

1LT 4dr Sedan

2LT 4dr Sedan

1LZ 4dr Sedan
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Front tires
P215/55SR17.0 BSW touring AS P215/55SR17.0 BSW touring AS P215/55SR17.0 BSW touring AS P225/50TR18.0 BSW touring AS
Wheels
17" steel 17" machined aluminum 17" aluminum 18" polished aluminum
Bodyside mouldings
3793 – – –
Sunroof
1st row exterior express open sliding and tilting glass 1st row exterior express open sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass –

3LT 4dr Sedan

2LZ 4dr Sedan
Antenna
3396 3396
Door count
4 doors 4 doors
Front tires
P225/50TR18.0 BSW touring AS P225/50TR18.0 BSW touring AS
Wheels
18" aluminum 18" polished aluminum
Sunroof
1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass –

Seats

LS 4dr Sedan

1LT 4dr Sedan

2LT 4dr Sedan

1LZ 4dr Sedan
Standard seating
5 5 5 5

3LT 4dr Sedan

2LZ 4dr Sedan
Front seat type
2989 2989
Standard seating
5 5

Entertainment System

LS 4dr Sedan

1LT 4dr Sedan

2LT 4dr Sedan

1LZ 4dr Sedan
Speakers
6 6 6 8
2nd row LCD screen
2 2 2 –

3LT 4dr Sedan

2LZ 4dr Sedan
Radio
3149 3149
Speakers
6 8
2nd row LCD screen
2 2

Safety and Security Features

LS 4dr Sedan

1LT 4dr Sedan

2LT 4dr Sedan

1LZ 4dr Sedan
Turn-by-Turn Navigation
OnStar Directions & Connections OnStar Directions & Connections OnStar Directions & Connections OnStar Directions & Connections

3LT 4dr Sedan

2LZ 4dr Sedan
Airbags, frontal
3214 3214
Turn-by-Turn Navigation
OnStar Directions & Connections OnStar Directions & Connections

Mechanical Features

LS 4dr Sedan

1LT 4dr Sedan

2LT 4dr Sedan

1LZ 4dr Sedan
Axle ratio
2.89 2.89 2.89 2.89

3LT 4dr Sedan

2LZ 4dr Sedan
Engine
4791 4791
Axle ratio
2.89 2.89

Other Specs

LS 4dr Sedan

1LT 4dr Sedan

2LT 4dr Sedan

1LZ 4dr Sedan
Maximum towing capacity
1000 lbs. 1000 lbs. 1000 lbs. 1000 lbs.

3LT 4dr Sedan

2LZ 4dr Sedan
Horsepower rpm
6300 6300
Maximum towing capacity
1000 lbs. 1000 lbs.