Body | 4dr Sedan |
Wheelbase | 107.8 in |
Length | 191.5 in |
Width | 73.0 in |
Height | 57.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3393 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 |
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
Trim | LS | ECO | LT | 2LT | LTZ |
Standard Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 196 hp@6300 186 lb-ft@4400 | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 182 hp@6700 172 lb-ft@4900 | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 196 hp@6300 186 lb-ft@4400 | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 196 hp@6300 186 lb-ft@4400 | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 196 hp@6300 186 lb-ft@4400 |
Optional Engine(s) |   |   |   | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 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 | FWD |
Standard Tires | 215/60R16 tires | 225/55HR17 tires | 215/60R16 tires | 235/50R18 tires | 215/60R16 tires |
Optional Tires |   |   | 225/55HR17 tires |   | 245/40WR19 tires |
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Our 2014 Malibu 2.5L 4-cyl has about 30 HP more than our 2009 Malibu 2.5L 4-cyl had. This was due to enhancements such as direct injection & others. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Quite pleased for my low-key, safety and economy-oriented driving style; e-assist feature is almost unnoticeable starting from rest or accelerating, can feel regenerative function associated with deceleration or braking but it is slight. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu.
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
4dr Sedan | LS | 22,340 | 21,558 | 825 |
4dr Sedan | ECO | 25,945 | 24,777 | 825 |
4dr Sedan | LT | 23,610 | 22,548 | 825 |
4dr Sedan | 2LT | 25,315 | 24,176 | 825 |
4dr Sedan | LTZ | 27,790 | 26,262 | 825 |