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2009 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan
MSRP: from $21,605
 
Layout:
front-engine / FWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 3,415 (LS)
3,436
Max. towing capacity: 1,000
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 16.3
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 40.4
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; anti-roll bar
Rear: Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 11.65 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 10.87 in. power-assisted discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; VVT
Displacement: 2,384
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 88.0 x 98.0
Compression Ratio: 10.4:1
Power [hp]: 169 at 6,400
Torque [lb-ft]: 160 at 4,500
Redline: 6,600
Mileage City [mpg]: 22
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 30
 
Type: V6; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; VVT
Displacement: 3,564
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 94.0 x 85.6
Compression Ratio: 10.2:1
Power [hp]: 252 at 6,300
Torque [lb-ft]: 251 at 3,200
Redline: 6,900
Mileage City [mpg]: 17
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 26
Available with: LT with 2LT; LTZ
 
Transmissions:
Type: 4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.95, 1.62, 1.00, 0.68
Final Drive: 3.91
Available with: LS & LT 4-cyl.
 
Type: 6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.48, 2.87, 1.84, 1.41, 1.00, 0.74
Final Drive: 2.77
Available with: LTZ 4-cyl.; 6-cyl.
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 191.8
Width [in.]: 70.3
Height [in.]: 57.1
Wheelbase [in.]: 112.3
Front Track [in.]: 59.6
Rear Track [in.]: 60.0
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 97.7
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 39.4
Rear Headroom [in.]: 37.2
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 42.2
Rear Legroom [in.]: 37.6
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 55.9
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 53.9
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 53.0
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 52.1
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 15.1