2025 Chevrolet Malibu 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
8.1s
- LS Fleet FWD, 163 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 76 of 79 sedans (2025).
- Horsepower: rank 77 of 79 sedans (2025).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS Fleet FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 163 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,147 lb | 104 | 19.3 | 8.1 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $24,700 |
| 4dr Sdn LS w/1LS FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 163 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,135 lb | 104 | 19.2 | 8.1 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $25,800 |
| LS FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 163 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,147 lb | 104 | 19.3 | 8.1 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $25,800 |
| 4dr Sdn RS FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 163 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,135 lb | 104 | 19.2 | 8.1 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $26,800 |
| RS FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 163 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,147 lb | 104 | 19.3 | 8.1 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $26,800 |
| 1LT FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 163 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,147 lb | 104 | 19.3 | 8.1 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $28,100 |
| LT with 1LT FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 163 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,147 lb | 104 | 19.3 | 8.1 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $28,100 |
| 2LT FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 163 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,147 lb | 104 | 19.3 | 8.1 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $31,500 |
| LT with 2LT FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 163 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,147 lb | 104 | 19.3 | 8.1 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $31,500 |
| 4dr Sdn 1LT FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 163 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,159 lb | 103 | 19.4 | 8.2 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $28,100 |
| 4dr Sdn 2LT FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 163 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,223 lb | 101 | 19.8 | 8.3 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $31,500 |
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
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 11 | 163 hp | LS Fleet FWD | $24,700 | Base | $1,239 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes. All 11 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 11 | LS Fleet FWD | $24,700 | 8.1 s |
Rivals with a geared automatic
Nearest in price to the LS Fleet FWD ($24,700).
| Model | Trim | Transmission | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Jetta | Sport FWD | 8-speed automatic | $24,275 | 8.2 s |
| Hyundai Elantra | Hybrid Blue HEV FWD | 6-speed DCT | $25,350 | 8.7 s |
| Hyundai Sonata | SE FWD | 8-speed automatic | $26,900 | 7.5 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the LS Fleet FWD: 163 hp, 31 mpg, $24,700. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla | LE FWD | 169 hp | 35 mpg | $22,325 | 7.5 s |
| Hyundai Sonata | SE FWD | 191 hp | 32 mpg | $26,900 | 7.5 s |
| Nissan Altima | S FWD | 188 hp | 32 mpg | $27,000 | N/A |
| Honda Accord | LX FWD | 192 hp | 32 mpg | $28,295 | 7.3 s |
Malibu by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2025 Subaru Impreza: 1.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2025 Subaru Impreza.
| Measure | 2025 Chevrolet Malibu | 2025 Subaru Impreza |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | LS Fleet FWD | RS AWD |
| 0-60 | 8.1 s | 7.0 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 163 hp | 182 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,147 lb | 3,275 lb |
| hp per ton | 104 | 111 |
| lb per hp | 19.3 | 18.0 |
| MSRP | $24,700 | $29,250 |
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
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree