Body | 4dr Sedan |
Wheelbase | 112.3 in |
Length | 191.8 in |
Width | 70.3 in |
Height | 57.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3415 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 |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
Trim | LS | LT | 2LT | LTZ |
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 |
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 | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
Standard Tires | 215/55R17 tires | 215/55R17 tires | 215/55R17 tires | 225/50R18 tires |
Optional Tires |   |   | 225/50R18 tires |   |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very good. Smooth performance. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Powertrain: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Performance is fine but fuel economy is substandard for the V6 engine. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu.
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
4dr Sedan | LS | 21,975 | 20,876 | 760 |
4dr Sedan | LT | 22,975 | 21,826 | 760 |
4dr Sedan | 2LT | 25,385 | 24,115 | 760 |
4dr Sedan | LTZ | 27,165 | 25,806 | 760 |