2022 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 63 of 90 sedans (2022).
- Horsepower: rank 67 of 90 sedans (2022).
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 |
| 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 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 | 3,147 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 | 3 | 160 hp | 4dr Sdn LS w/1LS FWD | $23,400 | Base | $1,200 | Base |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 3 | 163 hp | LS FWD | $23,400 | $0 | $1,200 | $0 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 2 | 250 hp | 4dr Sdn Premier FWD | $33,500 | +$10,100 | $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 6 of 8 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 6 | LS FWD | $23,400 | 8.1 s |
| 9-speed automatic | 2 | Premier FWD | $33,500 | 5.9 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the LS FWD: 163 hp, 32 mpg, $23,400. 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 | $22,265 | 7.7 s |
| Toyota Corolla | SE FWD | 169 hp | 34 mpg | $22,775 | 7.8 s |
| Honda Civic | EX FWD | 180 hp | 36 mpg | $25,550 | 7.4 s |
| Honda Accord | LX 1.5T CVT FWD | 192 hp | 33 mpg | $26,520 | 7.2 s |
Malibu by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
Same 0-60 time: 5.9 s. More hp per ton: 2022 Chevrolet Malibu.
| Measure | 2022 Chevrolet Malibu | 2022 Subaru Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 4dr Sdn Premier FWD | Limited XT AWD |
| 0-60 | 5.9 s | 5.9 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 250 hp | 260 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,223 lb | 3,779 lb |
| hp per ton | 155 | 138 |
| lb per hp | 12.9 | 14.5 |
| MSRP | $33,500 | $34,995 |
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