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Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
2020 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
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$30,220
Starting Price (MSRP)
6.8
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Kia Optima Hybrid
2020 Kia Optima Hybrid
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$29,310
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.9
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Toyota Camry Hybrid
2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid
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$28,430
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8.1
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Overview

Engine
1.8-liter Inline-4 Hybrid
Engine
2.0-liter Inline-4 Hybrid
Engine
2.5-liter Inline-4 Hybrid
Transmission
2-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 49 MPG
Hwy: 43 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 40 MPG
Hwy: 45 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 51 MPG
Hwy: 53 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
11.6 ft³
Trunk Volume
13.4 ft³
Trunk Volume
15.1 ft³

Photos

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
Rear Angle View
Side View
16
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Kia Optima Hybrid
Side View Driving
Steering Wheel
13
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Toyota Camry Hybrid
2018-2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid Rear Angle View
2018-2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid Dashboard
63
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
1.8-liter Inline-4 Hybrid
2.0-liter Inline-4 Hybrid
2.5-liter Inline-4 Hybrid
Horsepower
122 hp @ 5000 rpm
192 hp @ 6000 rpm
208 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque
129 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
271 lb-ft @ 1770 rpm
163 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
Transmission
2-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Electric Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
37 ft
35.8 ft
37.4 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
17" x TBD
17" x 7"
16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x TBD
17" x 7"
16" x 6.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Four-Link
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone

Tires

Front Tire
P225/55R17
P215/55VR17
P205/65VR16
Rear Tire
P225/55R17
P215/55VR17
P205/65VR16
Spare Tire
N/A
N/A
Compact

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
46 MPG
42 MPG
52 MPG
City
49 MPG
40 MPG
51 MPG
Highway
43 MPG
45 MPG
53 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
3.8 (2019) Tons/yr
4.2 Tons/yr
3.4 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
13 gallons
15.9 gallons
13.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
637 miles
636 miles
673.2 miles
Cruising Range Highway
559 miles
715.5 miles
699.6 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
194.2 in
191.1 in
192.1 in
Height
57.9 in
57.5 in
56.9 in
Max Width
73 in
73.2 in
72.4 in
Front Width
62.6 in
63.5 in
63 in
Rear Width
62.5 in
63.8 in
63.2 in
Wheelbase
111.4 in
110.4 in
111.2 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
5.1 in
5.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.5 in
45.5 in
42.1 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.1 in
39.8 in
38.3 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
58.5 in
58.1 in
57.7 in
Front Seat Hip Room
54.1 in
56 in
55.4 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
38.1 in
35.6 in
38 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.5 in
37.8 in
37.6 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
57.1 in
56.4 in
55.7 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
53.4 in
56 in
54.6 in

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,366 lbs
N/A
3,472 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
11.6 ft³
13.4 ft³
15.1 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Gravity Blue
  • Runway Red
  • Blue Streak Metallic
  • Brownstone
  • Celestial Silver Metallic
  • Galactic Aqua Mica
  • Midnight Black Metallic
  • Predawn Gray Mica
  • Ruby Flare Pearl
  • Super White

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Aurora Black
  • Snow White Pearl
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Dark Atmosphere/ Light Wheat, Leather-appointed seat trim
  • Dark Atmosphere/ Medium Ash Gray, Premium cloth seat trim
  • Jet Black, Leather-appointed seat trim
  • Jet Black, Premium cloth seat trim
  • Black, Leather Seat Trim
  • Ash, Fabric Seat Trim
  • Black, Fabric Seat Trim
  • Macadamia, Fabric Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
MP3 Player
Not Available
Standard
Not Available

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Optional
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Not Available

Comfort

Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Not Available
A/C
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Not Available

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
N/A
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Hybrid/Electric Components
8 Years / 100,000 Miles
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
8 Years / 100,000 Miles
Maintenance Note
1 Year/1 Visit
N/A
N/A
Roadside Assistance Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
N/A
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
2 Years / Unlimited Miles
Rust-Through
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
N/A
Warranty Note
Preliminary 2020 Warranty Note
N/A
N/A
Maintenance
N/A
N/A
2 Years / 25,000 Miles
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