2021 Chevrolet Malibu 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.9s
- 4dr Sdn Premier FWD, 250 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 58 of 84 sedans (2021).
- Horsepower: rank 62 of 84 sedans (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr Sdn Premier FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 250 hp | 260 lb-ft | 3,223 lb | 155 | 12.9 | 5.9 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | FWD | $33,500 |
| Premier FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 250 hp | 260 lb-ft | 3,223 lb | 155 | 12.9 | 5.9 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | FWD | $33,500 |
| L FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 163 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,135 lb | 104 | 19.2 | 8.1 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $22,270 |
| LS FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 163 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,135 lb | 104 | 19.2 | 8.1 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $23,400 |
| RS FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 163 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,135 lb | 104 | 19.2 | 8.1 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $24,400 |
| LT FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 163 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,135 lb | 104 | 19.2 | 8.1 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $26,800 |
| 4dr Sdn L FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 160 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,126 lb | 102 | 19.5 | 8.2 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $22,270 |
| 4dr Sdn LS w/1LS FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 160 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,135 lb | 102 | 19.6 | 8.2 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $23,400 |
| 4dr Sdn RS FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 160 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,135 lb | 102 | 19.6 | 8.2 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $24,400 |
| 4dr Sdn LT FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 160 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,159 lb | 101 | 19.7 | 8.3 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $26,800 |
| LS Fleet FWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,135 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | FWD | $23,400 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 4 | 160 hp | 4dr Sdn L FWD | $22,270 | Base | $1,200 | Base |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 4 | 163 hp | L FWD | $22,270 | $0 | $1,200 | $0 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 2 | 250 hp | 4dr Sdn Premier FWD | $33,500 | +$11,230 | $1,477 | +$277 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes, on 8 of 10 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 8 | L FWD | $22,270 | 8.1 s |
| 9-speed automatic | 2 | Premier FWD | $33,500 | 5.9 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the L FWD: 163 hp, 32 mpg, $22,270. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla Hatchback | SE CVT FWD | 169 hp | 35 mpg | $21,815 | 7.7 s |
| Toyota Corolla | SE FWD | 169 hp | 34 mpg | $22,445 | 7.9 s |
| Honda Accord | LX 1.5T CVT FWD | 192 hp | 33 mpg | $24,970 | 7.2 s |
Malibu by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Chevrolet Malibu: 2.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Chevrolet Malibu.
| Measure | 2021 Chevrolet Malibu | 2021 Subaru Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 4dr Sdn Premier FWD | AWD |
| 0-60 | 5.9 s | 8.3 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Online |
| Horsepower | 250 hp | 182 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,223 lb | 3,500 lb |
| hp per ton | 155 | 104 |
| lb per hp | 12.9 | 19.2 |
| MSRP | $33,500 | $22,895 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree