Compare 2017 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 $21,680 to $30,975, the Chevrolet Malibu faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Buick LaCrosse, Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, Chrysler 200.
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 37 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 73.00mm x 193.80mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
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Fuel Tank: 13 gal
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Wheelbase: 111.4 in
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MPG: 27 city/37 hwy
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0-60 mph: 8.5 sec
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Engine: 1.5L I-4
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Towing capacity: 1000 lbs
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Curb: 3086 lbs
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Passenger capacity: 5
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Dimensions(LxWxH): 193.8 x 73 x 57.6
2017 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-4,2.0L I-4 DOHC
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Horsepower 160 hp @ 1937 –
250 hp @ 1942 -
Torque 184 lb-ft. @ 2,500 –
260 lb-ft. @ 2,000 -
Charge system turbo
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Transmission 6-spd auto w/OD
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0-60mph / 0-100kmh 5.7 - 8.5 sec
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1/4 mile time 14.3 - 16.5 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 193.8 in
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Width 73 in
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Height 57.6 in
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Wheelbase 111.4 in
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Curb Weight 3086 lbs
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Towing capacity 1000 lbs
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Turning radius 18.7 ft
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CAPACITY
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Luggage capacity 15.8 ft
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Cargo capacity 15.8 cu.ft
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Seats 5
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 13 - 15.8 gal
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City 27 mpg
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Combined 33 mpg
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Highway 37 mpg
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Highway range 481 mi
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WARRANTY
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Basic Warranty 36/36,000 mths/miles
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Specifications 
L 4dr Sedan |
LS w/1LS 4dr Sedan |
LT w/1LT 4dr Sedan |
Premier w/2LZ 4dr Sedan |
Exterior length | |||
193.8 in | 193.8 in | 193.8 in | 193.8 in |
Exterior body width | |||
73.0 in | 73.0 in | 73.0 in | 73.0 in |
Exterior height | |||
57.6 in | 57.6 in | 57.6 in | 57.6 in |
Horsepower | |||
160 hp | 160 hp | 160 hp | 250 hp |
Torque | |||
184 lb-ft. | 184 lb-ft. | 184 lb-ft. | 260 lb-ft. |
Curb weight | |||
3086 lbs | 3097 lbs | 3126 lbs | 3388 lbs |
Wheelbase | |||
111.4 in | 111.4 in | 111.4 in | 111.4 in |
Turning radius | |||
18.7 '' | 18.7 '' | 18.7 '' | 18.7 '' |
Front legroom | |||
42.0 in | 42.0 in | 42.0 in | 42.0 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 | |||
13.0 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
Interior Features 
L 4dr Sedan |
LS w/1LS 4dr Sedan |
LT w/1LT 4dr Sedan |
Premier w/2LZ 4dr Sedan |
Air conditioning, front | |||
manual | manual | manual | dual zone automatic |
Clock | |||
in-radio display | in-radio display | in-radio display | in-radio display |
Cupholders | |||
front and rear | front and rear | 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 | 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 | |||
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Steering wheel material | |||
urethane | urethane | urethane | leather |
Exterior Features 
L 4dr Sedan |
LS w/1LS 4dr Sedan |
LT w/1LT 4dr Sedan |
Premier w/2LZ 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 surround | black w/chrome surround | black w/chrome surround | black w/chrome surround |
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 |
Sunroof | |||
1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass | – | – |
Wheels | |||
16 steel | 16 silver aluminum | 17 silver aluminum | 18 silver aluminum |
Spare tire and wheel | |||
compact steel | compact steel | compact steel | – |
2nd row sunroof | |||
fixed glass with sunshade | fixed glass with sunshade | – | – |
Seats 
L 4dr Sedan |
LS w/1LS 4dr Sedan |
LT w/1LT 4dr Sedan |
Premier w/2LZ 4dr Sedan |
Front seat type | |||
bucket | bucket | bucket | bucket |
Standard seating | |||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Front driver seat direction controls | |||
6-way | 6-way | 8-way power | 8-way power |
Front passenger seat direction controls | |||
6-way | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way power |
Lumbar support | |||
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 
L 4dr Sedan |
LS w/1LS 4dr Sedan |
LT w/1LT 4dr Sedan |
Premier w/2LZ 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 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Equalizer | |||
automatic | automatic | automatic | automatic |
Safety and Security Features 
L 4dr Sedan |
LS w/1LS 4dr Sedan |
LT w/1LT 4dr Sedan |
Premier w/2LZ 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 | halogen |
Exterior light control | |||
fully automatic | fully automatic | fully automatic | fully automatic |
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 |
Airbags, knee protection | |||
driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
Mechanical Features 
L 4dr Sedan |
LS w/1LS 4dr Sedan |
LT w/1LT 4dr Sedan |
Premier w/2LZ 4dr Sedan |
Engine | |||
1.5L I-4 | 1.5L I-4 | 1.5L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
Brakes | |||
DuraLife 4-wheel disc | DuraLife 4-wheel disc | DuraLife 4-wheel disc | DuraLife 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 | |||
6-spd auto w/OD | 6-spd auto w/OD | 6-spd auto w/OD | 9-spd auto w/OD |
Axle ratio | |||
3.23 | 3.23 | 3.23 | 2.89 |
Turbocharger | |||
turbo | turbo | turbo | intercooled turbo |
Other Specs 
L 4dr Sedan |
LS w/1LS 4dr Sedan |
LT w/1LT 4dr Sedan |
Premier w/2LZ 4dr Sedan |
Luggage capacity | |||
15.8 cu.ft. | 15.8 cu.ft. | 15.8 cu.ft. | 15.8 cu.ft. |
Maximum cargo capacity | |||
15.8 cu.ft. | 15.8 cu.ft. | 15.8 cu.ft. | 15.8 cu.ft. |
Base engine size | |||
1.5 liters | 1.5 liters | 1.5 liters | 2.0 liters |
Base engine type | |||
I-4 | I-4 | I-4 | I-4 |
Horsepower rpm | |||
5,700 | 5,700 | 5,700 | 5,300 |
Torque rpm | |||
2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,000 |
EPA mileage estimates | |||
27 City / 37 Hwy | 27 City / 37 Hwy | 27 City / 37 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 | – |
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) | |||
24/24,000 | 24/24,000 | 24/24,000 | 24/24,000 |
Tires | |||
P205/65SR16.0 BSW AS | P205/65SR16.0 BSW AS | P225/55SR17.0 BSW AS | P245/45SR18.0 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. |