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Chevrolet Malibu VIII

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8 versions · 2 Diesel fuel · 6 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
2.0 (160 KM) Automatic Selected Diesel fuel 160 KM 2012–2014
2.4 (167 KM) Selected Gasoline 167 KM 2012–2014
2.0 (160 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 160 KM 2012–2014
2.4 (167 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 167 KM 2012–2014
2.5 (197 KM) Ecotec Automatic Selected Gasoline 197 KM 2013–2014
2.4 (200 KM) Eco Hybrid Automatic Selected Gasoline 182 KM 2012–2014
2.4 (182 KM) Ecotec Automatic Selected Gasoline 182 KM 2012–2014
2.0 Turbo (259 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 259 KM 2013–2014

Selected engine version

2.0 (160 KM) Automatic

Diesel fuel · 2012–2014

Engine power
160 KM
Torque
350 Nm
Engine displacement
1,956 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.9 s
Maximum speed
204 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Version
Malibu VIII
Engine
2.0 (160 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2012
End of production
2014
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
204 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
6.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
4.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
5.3 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 5
CO2 emissions
147 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
LBS
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1956 cm³
Fuel injection system
Diesel common rail
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
83 mm
Piston stroke
90.4 mm
Compression ratio
16.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.5 l
Coolant capacity
9 l
Power
160 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
350 Nm @ 1750 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
73 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.30
Minimum trunk capacity
545 l
Curb weight
1635 kg
Gross weight
2260 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1800 kg
Trailer load without brakes
750 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4865 mm
Width
1854 mm
Height
1462 mm
Wheelbase
2738 mm
Front track
1579 mm
Rear track
1575 mm
Turning circle
11.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
245/45 R18
Rim size
18
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.4 (167 KM)

Gasoline · 2012–2014

Engine power
167 KM
Torque
225 Nm
Engine displacement
2,384 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.5 s
Maximum speed
204 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Version
Malibu VIII
Engine
2.4 (167 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2012
End of production
2014
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
204 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
10.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.8 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 5
CO2 emissions
184 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
LE9
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2384 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
88 mm
Piston stroke
98 mm
Compression ratio
10.4
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant capacity
9.6 l
Power
167 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
225 Nm @ 4600 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
73 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.30
Minimum trunk capacity
545 l
Curb weight
1520 kg
Gross weight
2100 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1200 kg
Trailer load without brakes
750 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4865 mm
Width
1854 mm
Height
1462 mm
Wheelbase
2738 mm
Front track
1579 mm
Rear track
1575 mm
Turning circle
11.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
245/45 R18
Rim size
18
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0 (160 KM)

Diesel fuel · 2012–2014

Engine power
160 KM
Torque
350 Nm
Engine displacement
1,956 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.7 s
Maximum speed
204 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Version
Malibu VIII
Engine
2.0 (160 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2012
End of production
2014
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
204 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.7 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
6.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
4.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
5.1 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 5
CO2 emissions
134 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
LBS
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1956 cm³
Fuel injection system
Diesel common rail
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
83 mm
Piston stroke
90.4 mm
Compression ratio
16.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.5 l
Coolant capacity
9 l
Power
160 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
350 Nm @ 1750 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
73 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.30
Minimum trunk capacity
545 l
Curb weight
1595 kg
Gross weight
2260 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1800 kg
Trailer load without brakes
750 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4865 mm
Width
1854 mm
Height
1462 mm
Wheelbase
2738 mm
Front track
1579 mm
Rear track
1575 mm
Turning circle
11.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
225/55 R17
Rim size
17
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.4 (167 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 2012–2014

Engine power
167 KM
Torque
225 Nm
Engine displacement
2,384 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.2 s
Maximum speed
206 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Version
Malibu VIII
Engine
2.4 (167 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2012
End of production
2014
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
206 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.2 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 5
CO2 emissions
188 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
LE9
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2384 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
88 mm
Piston stroke
98 mm
Compression ratio
10.4
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant capacity
9.6 l
Power
167 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
225 Nm @ 4600 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
73 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.30
Minimum trunk capacity
545 l
Curb weight
1539 kg
Gross weight
2100 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1200 kg
Trailer load without brakes
750 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4865 mm
Width
1854 mm
Height
1462 mm
Wheelbase
2738 mm
Front track
1579 mm
Rear track
1575 mm
Turning circle
11.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
245/45 R18
Rim size
18
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.5 (197 KM) Ecotec Automatic

Gasoline · 2013–2014

Engine power
197 KM
Torque
259 Nm
Engine displacement
2,457 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Version
Malibu VIII
Engine
2.5 (197 KM) Ecotec Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2013
End of production
2014
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
10.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
LKW, LCV
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2457 cm³
Maximum engine speed
7000 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
88 mm
Piston stroke
101 mm
Compression ratio
11.3
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant capacity
7.1 l
Power
197 KM @ 6300 obr./min
Torque
259 Nm @ 4400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.29
Minimum trunk capacity
462 l
Curb weight
1560 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4865 mm
Width
1854 mm
Height
1462 mm
Wheelbase
2738 mm
Front track
1579 mm
Rear track
1575 mm
Turning circle
11.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Type of automatic gearbox
Hydra-Matic
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
215/60 R16; 225/55 R17; 235/50 R18; 245/45 R19
Rim size
7.5J x 16; 8.0J x 17; 8.0J x 18; 19J x 19
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.4 (200 KM) Eco Hybrid Automatic

Gasoline · 2012–2014

Engine power
182 KM
Torque
233 Nm
Engine displacement
2,384 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Version
Malibu VIII
Engine
2.4 (200 KM) Eco Hybrid Automatic
Engine type
FHEF (Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2012
End of production
2014
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Battery gross capacity
0.5 kWh
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
9.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.1 l/100 km

Engine

Max electric motor power
15 KM @ 1000-2200 obr./min
Electric motor torque
150 Nm @ 1000 obr./min
System power
200 KM @ 6700 obr./min
System torque
280 Nm @ 3500 obr./min
Engine model / code
LUK
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2384 cm³
Maximum engine speed
7000 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Valvetrain
DOHC, CVVT
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
88 mm
Piston stroke
98 mm
Compression ratio
11.2
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant capacity
7.1 l
Power
182 KM
Torque
233 Nm

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.30
Minimum trunk capacity
374 l
Curb weight
1628 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4865 mm
Width
1854 mm
Height
1462 mm
Wheelbase
2738 mm
Front track
1579 mm
Rear track
1575 mm
Turning circle
11.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
225/55 R17
Rim size
8.0J x 17
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.4 (182 KM) Ecotec Automatic

Gasoline · 2012–2014

Engine power
182 KM
Torque
233 Nm
Engine displacement
2,384 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Version
Malibu VIII
Engine
2.4 (182 KM) Ecotec Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2012
End of production
2014
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
9.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.3 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
LUK
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2384 cm³
Maximum engine speed
7000 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
88 mm
Piston stroke
98 mm
Compression ratio
10.4
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant capacity
9.6 l
Power
182 KM @ 6200 obr./min
Torque
233 Nm @ 4900 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.29
Minimum trunk capacity
462 l
Curb weight
1539 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4865 mm
Width
1854 mm
Height
1462 mm
Wheelbase
2738 mm
Front track
1579 mm
Rear track
1575 mm
Turning circle
11.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Type of automatic gearbox
Hydra-Matic
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
215/60 R16; 225/55 R17; 235/50 R18; 245/45 R19
Rim size
7.5J x 16; 8.0J x 17; 8.0J x 18; 19J x 19
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0 Turbo (259 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 2013–2014

Engine power
259 KM
Torque
353 Nm
Engine displacement
1,998 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Version
Malibu VIII
Engine
2.0 Turbo (259 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2013
End of production
2014
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.8 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
LTG
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1998 cm³
Maximum engine speed
7000 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC, CVVT
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Piston stroke
86 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant capacity
7 l
Power
259 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
353 Nm @ 1750-5500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.30
Minimum trunk capacity
462 l
Curb weight
1649 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4865 mm
Width
1854 mm
Height
1462 mm
Wheelbase
2738 mm
Front track
1579 mm
Rear track
1575 mm
Turning circle
11.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
215/60 R16; 225/55 R17; 235/50 R18; 245/45 R19
Rim size
7.5J x 16; 8.0J x 17; 8.0J x 18; 19J x 19
ABS
yes