2012 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
Compare important 2012 Chevrolet Malibu technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
| Trims |
LS 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
1LT 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
2LT 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
1LZ 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
3LT 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
2LZ 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
| Exterior length |
191.80 |
191.80 |
191.80 |
191.80 |
191.80 |
191.80 |
| Exterior body width |
70.30 |
70.30 |
70.30 |
70.30 |
70.30 |
70.30 |
| Exterior height |
57.10 |
57.10 |
57.10 |
57.10 |
57.10 |
57.10 |
| Horsepower |
169 |
169 |
169 |
169 |
252 |
252 |
| Torque |
160 |
160 |
160 |
160 |
251 |
251 |
| Fuel economy - city |
22 |
22 |
22 |
22 |
17 |
17 |
| Fuel economy - highway |
33 |
33 |
33 |
33 |
26 |
26 |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) |
8.80 |
8.80 |
8.80 |
8.80 |
6.40 |
6.40 |
| 1/4 mile time |
16.90 |
16.90 |
16.90 |
16.90 |
15.00 |
15.00 |
| 1/4 mile speed |
82 |
82 |
82 |
82 |
93 |
93 |
| Lateral acceleration (g) |
0.90 |
0.90 |
0.90 |
0.90 |
0.90 |
0.90 |
| Slalom speed |
61 |
61 |
61 |
61 |
61 |
61 |
| Bore-and-Stroke |
3.46/3.86 " |
3.46/3.86 " |
3.46/3.86 " |
3.46/3.86 " |
3.70/3.37 " |
3.70/3.37 " |
| Curb weight |
3415.00 |
3436.00 |
3436.00 |
3649.00 |
3436.00 |
3649.00 |
| Wheelbase |
112.30 |
112.30 |
112.30 |
112.30 |
112.30 |
112.30 |
| Front track |
59.60 |
59.60 |
59.60 |
59.60 |
59.60 |
59.60 |
| Rear track |
60.00 |
60.00 |
60.00 |
60.00 |
60.00 |
60.00 |
| Turning radius |
20.20 |
20.20 |
20.20 |
20.20 |
20.20 |
20.20 |
| Front legroom |
42.20 |
42.20 |
42.20 |
42.20 |
42.20 |
42.20 |
| Rear legroom |
37.60 |
37.60 |
37.60 |
37.60 |
37.60 |
37.60 |
| Front headroom |
39.40 |
39.40 |
39.40 |
39.40 |
39.40 |
39.40 |
| Rear headroom |
37.20 |
37.20 |
37.20 |
37.20 |
37.20 |
37.20 |
| Front hip room |
53.00 |
53.00 |
53.00 |
53.00 |
53.00 |
53.00 |
| Rear hip room |
52.10 |
52.10 |
52.10 |
52.10 |
52.10 |
52.10 |
| Front shoulder room |
55.90 |
55.90 |
55.90 |
55.90 |
55.90 |
55.90 |
| Rear shoulder room |
53.90 |
53.90 |
53.90 |
53.90 |
53.90 |
53.90 |
| Luggage volume |
15.10 |
15.10 |
15.10 |
15.10 |
15.10 |
15.10 |
| Luggage volume (max) |
15.10 |
15.10 |
15.10 |
15.10 |
15.10 |
15.10 |
| Passenger volume |
98 |
98 |
98 |
98 |
98 |
98 |
| Fuel tank |
16.00 |
16.00 |
16.00 |
16.00 |
16.00 |
16.00 |
| Drag coefficient |
0.34 |
0.34 |
0.34 |
0.34 |
0.34 |
0.34 |
2012 Chevrolet Malibu Interior Features
One of the most notable features of the Malibu, however, is its roomy interior. The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
| Trims |
LS 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
1LT 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
2LT 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
1LZ 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
3LT 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
2LZ 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
| 12V DC power outlet |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Seatback storage pockets |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Air compressor |
3819 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
2012 Chevrolet Malibu Exterior Features
Would you like to grasp the idea which 2012 Chevrolet Malibu trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.
| Trims |
LS 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
1LT 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
2LT 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
1LZ 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
3LT 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
2LZ 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
| Door count |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Front tires |
P215/55SR17.0 BSW touring AS |
P215/55SR17.0 BSW touring AS |
P215/55SR17.0 BSW touring AS |
P225/50TR18.0 BSW touring AS |
P225/50TR18.0 BSW touring AS |
P225/50TR18.0 BSW touring AS |
| Wheels |
17" steel |
17" machined aluminum |
17" aluminum |
18" polished aluminum |
18" aluminum |
18" polished aluminum |
| Bodyside mouldings |
3793 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Sunroof |
N/A |
1st row exterior express open sliding and tilting glass |
1st row exterior express open sliding and tilting glass |
1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass |
N/A |
1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass |
2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seats
The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2012 Chevrolet Malibu trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
| Trims |
LS 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
1LT 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
2LT 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
1LZ 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
3LT 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
2LZ 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
| Standard seating |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
2012 Chevrolet Malibu Entertainment System
Some 2012 Chevrolet Malibu trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
| Trims |
LS 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
1LT 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
2LT 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
1LZ 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
3LT 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
2LZ 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
| Speakers |
6 |
6 |
6 |
8 |
6 |
8 |
| 2nd row LCD screen |
N/A |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Amplifier |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
N/A |
std |
2012 Chevrolet Malibu Safety and Security Features
Each 2012 Chevrolet Malibu trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
| Trims |
LS 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
1LT 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
2LT 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
1LZ 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
3LT 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
2LZ 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
| Rear child safety door locks |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
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|
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| Turn-by-Turn Navigation |
OnStar Directions & Connections |
OnStar Directions & Connections |
OnStar Directions & Connections |
OnStar Directions & Connections |
OnStar Directions & Connections |
OnStar Directions & Connections |
2012 Chevrolet Malibu Mechanical Features
The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
| Trims |
LS 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
1LT 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
2LT 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
1LZ 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
3LT 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
2LZ 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
| Speed sensitive steering |
3551 |
3551 |
3551 |
3551 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Axle ratio |
2.89 |
2.89 |
2.89 |
2.89 |
2.89 |
2.89 |
2012 Chevrolet Malibu Other Specs
In general, the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
| Trims |
LS 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
1LT 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
2LT 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
1LZ 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
3LT 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
2LZ 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
| Maximum towing capacity |
1000 |
1000 |
1000 |
1000 |
1000 |
1000 |
