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2016 Chevrolet Malibu
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2016 Chevrolet Malibu
MSRP $21,745 - $33,350
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2016 Ford Taurus
MSRP $30,999 - $48,499
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4 Gas/Electric I4 Turbocharged Gas I4
Regular Unleaded V-6 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
Displacement
2.5L/150 1.8L/110 1.5L/91 2.0L/122
3.5 L/213 2.0 L/122
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Sequential MPI Gasoline Direct Injection
Horsepower
TBD hp 124 hp @ 5000 rpm 160 hp @ 5700 rpm 250 hp @ 5300 rpm
288 hp @ 6500 rpm 240 hp @ 5500 rpm 365 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
TBD ft-lb 129 ft-lb @ 4750 rpm 184 ft-lb @ 2500-3000 rpm 260 ft-lb @ 2000-5000 rpm
254 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 270 ft-lb @ 1675 rpm 350 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically-controlled with overdrive Transmission, two-motor drive unit, automatic Transmission, 6-speed automatic Transmission, 8-speed automatic
6-Speed SelectShift Automatic -inc: sport mode and shifter button activation 6-Speed SelectShift Automatic -inc: sport mode and paddle activation
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Hybrid
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
5.0 - 10.6 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Consumption: Highway
5.1 - 7.1 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
5.0 - 10.6 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Capacity
49.0 - 70.0 L
71.9 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Standard
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
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
Standard
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
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)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
991 - 993 mm
991 mm
Front Leg Room
1,067 - 1,069 mm
1,064 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,461 - 1,486 mm
1,471 mm
Rear Head Room
953 mm
960 mm
Rear Leg Room
935 - 968 mm
968 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,450 mm
1,445 mm
Trunk Volume
328 - 462 L
569 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,738 - 2,830 mm
2,868 mm
Length, Overall
4,864 - 4,923 mm
5,154 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,854 mm
1,935 mm
Height, Overall
1,463 mm
1,542 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,400 - 1,609 kg
1,830 - 1,969 kg
Front Tire Size
P215/60R16 P225/55R17 P235/50R18 P205/65R16 245/45R18 245/40R19
P245/45VR20 P255/45VR19 P235/55HR18 P245/45YR20
Rear Tire Size
P215/60R16 P225/55R17 P235/50R18 P205/65R16 245/45R18 245/40R19
P245/45VR20 P255/45VR19 P235/55HR18 P245/45YR20
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Not Available
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