Malibu vs. the Competition
BOLD
denotes a Chevrolet advantage.
2010 Chevrolet
2010 Ford
2010 Toyota
Malibu LS
Fusion SE
Camry LE
Performance Specifications
Base Engine
2.4L DOHC I4 2.5L DOHC I-4
1
2.5L DOHC I-4
Horsepower @ rpm
170 @ 6200
175 @ 6000
169 @ 6000
Torque (lb.-ft.)
158 @ 5200
161 @ 4300
167 @ 4100
Std. Transmission
4-speed auto.
6-speed man. 6-speed auto.
1
Avail. Engine
3.5L DOHC V6 3.0L DOHC V6 3.5L DOHC V6
Horsepower @ rpm
252 @ 6300
240 @ 6550
268 @ 6200
Torque (lb.-ft.)
251@ 3200
223 @ 4300
248 @ 2750
Avail. Transmission
6-speed auto.
6-speed auto.
-.
Drivetrain
Front engine/
Front engine/
Front engine/
Front drive
Front drive
Front drive
Suspension, f/r
Strut-type/
SLA/
Strut-type/
Multi-link Multi-link
Strut
Variable Assist
Electric
(I-4)
Hydraulic
Hydraulic
Power Steering
Hydraulic
(V6)
NA
(V6)
Wheels
17"
17"
16"
Tires 225/50R17
225/50R17
215/60R16
ABS brakes (front/rear)
disc/disc
disc/disc
disc/disc
Fuel tank (L/gal.)
61/13.4
66/14.5
70/15.4
Fuel Type
Flexible
Regular
Regular
Turning radius (m/ft.)
6.16/20.2
6.1/20.0
5.5/18.0
Fuel Consumption
2
(est. city/highway with standard engine & auto. transmission)
(L/100km) 9.5/6.5
9.4/6.9
9.0/6.1
(mpg) 30/43
30/41
31/46
Dimensions and Interior Volume
in mm/inches unless otherwise indicated
Wheelbase
2,852/112.3
2,727/107.4
2,775/109.3
Curb weight
1,551/3,419.4
1,440/3,174.7
1,500/3,306.9
Exterior length
4,872/191.8
4,841/190.6
4,805/189.2
Exterior body width
1,786/70.3
1,833/72.2
1,820/71.7
Exterior height
1,450/57.1
1,445/56.9
1,470/57.9
Front tread
1,514/59.6
1,567/61.7
1,575/62.0
Rear tread
1,524/60.0
1,557/61.3
1,565/61.6
Front legroom
1,073/42.2
1,074/42.3
1,059/41.7
Rear legroom
955/37.6
942/37.1
974/38.3
Front headroom
1,001/39.4
983/38.7
986/38.8
Rear headroom
945/37.2
962/37.9
959/37.8
Front hiproom
1,323/52.1
1,371/54.0
1,387/54.6
Rear hiproom
1,311/51.6
1,353/53.3
1,369/53.9
Front shoulder room
1,369/53.9
1,457/57.4
1,469/57.8
Rear shoulder room
1,364/53.7
1,435/56.5
1,446/56.9
Luggage volume
428/15.1
467/16.5
425/15.0
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Vehicle Features
Power driver seat
Std.
Std.
Opt.
Driver Information Centre
Std.
Std.
NA
OnStar
® 5
Std.
NA
NA
Ambient interior lights
Std.
Opt.
NA
Vehicle stability system
Stabilitrak
Std.
Std.
Speed sensitive wipers
Std.
NA
NA
Strut-type decklid supports
Std.
NA
NA
Content theft deterrent
Std.
NA
Opt.
Cargo Net
Opt.
NA
NA
Powertrain Warranty
(mths/km)
60/
160,000
60/100,000
60/100,000
Roadside Assistance
(mths/km)
60
/
160,000
36/100,000
36/60,000
1. Camry offers a 5-speed manual transmission (SE model only).
2. Energuide fuel economy ratings.
Buying Motives
Design and Styling
– Seamless flowing design complemented with low gloss materials,
exceptional grain definition, tightly fitted mating pieces and tasteful
use of bright and woodgrain accents
– Blue LED-lit gauges, ambient lighting
– Unique exterior cues and 3-dimensional effect gauges on LTZ
Performance and Handling
– 2.4L I-4 engine with 169 hp on LS, LT and LTZ
– 3.6L V6 engine with 252 hp available on 2LT and LTZ
– 4-speed automatic transmission on LS and 1LT
– 6-speed automatic transmission with TAPshift controls standard on
2LT, LTZ and available on 1LT
– Electric variable-assist rack-and-pinion steering on 4-cylinder models
– Power rack-and-pinion hydraulic-assist steering on V6 models
Comfort and Convenience
– Front bucket seats available in custom cloth, UltraLux sheer suede or
leather appointed
– Standard driver comfort accommodations of power height and manual
lumbar adjust driver seat, tilt/telescoping steering column, power
outside mirrors and sliding console armrest
– Standard air conditioning, cruise control, power windows and door locks
– Laminated steel dash panel and isolated engine cradle help provide a
quiet cabin
Functionality
– 427 litre (15.1 cu.ft.) trunk, split-folding rear seats and numerous
storage areas
Technology
– Standard auxiliary input jack, steering wheel mounted audio controls
(except LS) and Driver Information Centre
– Available Bluetooth, XM Satellite Radio, premium sound system and
Remote Vehicle Start
Quality, Reliability and Durability
– Oil Life System and long-life fluids
– 5-year/160,000-km Limited Powertrain Warranty
Safety and Security
– OnStar
®2
with one-year Directions & Connections service
– Front driver and passenger dual-stage air bags with Passenger Sensing
System
3
– Head curtain and front seat-mounted side-impact air bags
3
– Standard StabiliTrak with traction control and brake assist
– 4-wheel disc anti-lock brakes
– Fully automatic exterior lamp control
– LATCH child seat anchors in all rear seating positions
– Tire Pressure Monitoring System available on all models
– Electronic immobilizer theft-deterrent system
1
OnStar includes 1-year Directions & Connections service. See www.onstar.ca for details.
2. Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags.
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