Chevrolet Malibu Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2009)

Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2009

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2009 Chevrolet Malibu Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body	4dr Sedan

Wheelbase	112.3 in
Length	191.8 in
Width	70.3 in
Height	57.1 in
Curb Weight	3450 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in
Total Legroom	79.8 in (over 2 rows)
Cargo Volume	15.1 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu

2009 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The rear legroom and seat comfort are suitable for two adults on extended trips. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	during a six hour drive felt no fatigue see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

2009 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The front passenger seat is like sitting in a hole. It can be difficult to get out of. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I tried the LS cloth, LT2 Ultralux, and LTZ leather seats...all of them were uncomfortable. Too little padding. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I like the seating for the front seats. it fits me very good. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

2009 Chevrolet Malibu 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim	LS	LT	2LT	LTZ	Hybrid

Standard Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6400 160 lb-ft@4500	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6400 160 lb-ft@4500	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6400 160 lb-ft@4500	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6400 160 lb-ft@4500	2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 164 hp@6400 159 lb-ft@5000
Optional Engine(s)			3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200
Standard Transmission	4-speed automatic	4-speed automatic	6-speed manually-shiftable automatic	6-speed manually-shiftable automatic	4-speed automatic
Optional Transmission(s)		6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Standard Tires	215/55R17 tires	215/55R17 tires	215/55R17 tires	225/50R18 tires	215/55R17 tires
Optional Tires		225/50R18 tires	225/50R18 tires

What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu

2009 Chevrolet Malibu Powertrain: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The engine is smooth, refined, and powerful. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2009	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	6 speed transmission, like paddle shifters for more driver involvement when I feel like it. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2009	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	4 cylinder 6-spd. auto moves in traffic like a small v8 of old, quiet, transmission is a wonderful thing see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2009	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Power of V6, smoothness of V6, extra gears in A6 allow greater selectability see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Top-tier GM 24 valve DOHC 3.6l V6 combined with 6 speed automatic transmission (including sporty paddle shifters on the steering wheel) has LOTS of torque across the range, excellent acceleration, yet ability to operate at low RPMs for high fuel economy. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Rated hp / torque numbers can be misleading- the car performs better than the power to weight would suggest. Yet, the gearing with the 6spd is set up well for allowing good fuel economy without discouraging spirited driving when called for. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	3.6 vvt eng/6 spd trans/tap shift trans see full Chevrolet Malibu review

2009 Chevrolet Malibu Powertrain: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The inline 4 does not have as much pickup as I had hoped, but is adequate. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2009	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The transmission can be slow to down shift; punch it and wait for the shift. Tends to downshift at highway speeds and forget to upshift. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	4-banger lacks power and seems to get consistently less than EPA ratings. The V6 engine is a beast but it has a widespread shuddering problem at ~1.5K RPM. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu

None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu.

2009 Chevrolet Malibu MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body	Trim	Base Price	Invoice	Destination
4dr Sedan	LS	21,605	20,417	670
4dr Sedan	LT	22,505	21,267	670
4dr Sedan	2LT	24,705	23,346	670
4dr Sedan	LTZ	26,880	25,402	670
4dr Sedan	Hybrid	25,555	24,149	670

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