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2012 Chevrolet Malibu
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2012 Chevrolet Malibu
MSRP $24,125 - $34,205
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2012 Kia Optima
MSRP $21,995 - $35,695
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V6 Gas/Ethanol I4
Turbocharged Gas I4 Gas/Electric I4 Gas I4
Displacement
3.6L/217 2.4L/- TBD -
2.0L/122 2.4L/144
Fuel System
SFI MFI
Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
252 hp @ 6300 rpm 170 hp @ 6200 rpm
274 hp @ 6000 rpm 206 combined hp 200 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
251 ft-lb @ 3200 rpm 158 ft-lb @ 5200 rpm
269 ft-lb @ 1750-4500 rpm 195 combined ft-lb 186 ft-lb @ 4250 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission, 6-speed automatic transmission w/driver shift controls Brake/transmission shift interlock
6-speed automatic transmission w/OD -inc: steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, adaptive learning, neutral control, variable line pressure 6-speed automatic transmission w/OD -inc: Steptronic shifter, adaptive learning, neutral control, variable line pressure 6-speed manual transmission w/OD
Fuel
Fuel
Flex Fuel Gasoline
Gasoline Hybrid
Fuel Consumption: City
9.4 - 12.4 L/100 km
5.6 - 9.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
5.9 - 7.8 L/100 km
4.9 - 5.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
5.9 - 12.4 L/100 km
4.9 - 9.2 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
61.0 L
65.0 - 70.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
1,001 mm
1,016 mm
Front Leg Room
1,072 mm
1,156 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,420 mm
1,455 mm
Rear Head Room
945 mm
955 mm
Rear Leg Room
955 mm
879 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,369 mm
1,415 mm
Trunk Volume
428 L
280 - 436 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,852 mm
2,794 mm
Length, Overall
4,877 mm
4,844 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,786 mm
1,829 mm
Height, Overall
1,450 mm
1,450 - 1,455 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
135 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,550 - 1,577 kg
1,462 - 1,583 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/50TR18 P215/55R17 P225/50R18 P225/50R17
P215/55R17 P225/45R18 P205/65R16
Rear Tire Size
P225/50R18 P215/55R17 P225/50R17
P215/55R17 P225/45R18 P205/65R16
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Not Available
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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