Compare Chevrolet Malibu Premier vs RS

$22,270 - $33,500

Price range (MSRP)

Chevrolet Malibu For Sale

29/36 mpg

City/Hwy

160 hp

Horsepower

6.6

Chevrolet Malibu Review and Specs

What are the differences between the Chevrolet Malibu Premier and RS?

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Engine

1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Transmission

9-Speed Automatic

Transmission

Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 22 MPG

Hwy: 33 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 29 MPG

Hwy: 36 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.8 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.8 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Trunk Volume

15.7 ft³

Trunk Volume

15.7 ft³

Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Horsepower

250 hp @ 5300 rpm

160 hp @ 5700 rpm

Torque

260 lb-ft @ 2000-5000 rpm

184 lb-ft @ 2500-3000 rpm

Transmission

9-Speed Automatic

Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,223 lbs

3,135 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

26 MPG

32 MPG

City

22 MPG

29 MPG

Highway

33 MPG

36 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.8 Tons/yr

5.5 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.8 gallons

Cruising Range City

347.6 miles

458.2 miles

Cruising Range Highway

521.4 miles

568.8 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

194.2 in

Height

57.9 in

Max Width

73 in

Front Width

62.6 in

Rear Width

62.5 in

Wheelbase

111.4 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

41.5 in

Front Seat Headroom

39.1 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

58.5 in

Front Seat Hip Room

54.1 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

38.1 in

Rear Seat Headroom

37.5 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

57.1 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

53.4 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume

15.7 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Turning Diameter

37 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

19" x 8.5"

18" x 8.0"

Rear Wheel Size

19" x 8.5"

18" x 8.0"

Suspension

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut

Rear Suspension

Four-Link

Tires

Front Tire

245/40R19

245/45R18

Rear Tire

245/40R19

245/45R18

Spare Tire

N/A

T125/80R16

Standard Interior Materials

Dark Atmosphere/ Light Wheat, Perforated leather-appointed seat trim
Jet Black, Perforated leather-appointed seat trim

Jet Black, Premium cloth seat trim

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Premium Sound System

Standard

Not Available

Satellite Radio

Standard

Not Available

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

Interior Trim

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Vinyl Seats

Standard

Sun/Moonroof

Standard

Not Available

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Optional

Not Available

Automatic Parking

Optional

Not Available

Climate Control

Standard

Not Available

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Standard

Not Available

Cruise Control

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Not Available

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Standard

Not Available

Heated Steering Wheel

Standard

Not Available

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Not Available

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Not Available

Remote Engine Start

Standard

Optional

Seat Memory

Standard

Not Available

Universal Garage Door Opener

Optional

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Optional

Rear Parking Aid

Optional

Blind Spot Monitor

Optional

Lane Departure Warning

Optional

Lane Keeping Assist

Optional

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Side Crash Rating

Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Corrosion

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Drivetrain Note

Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles

Drivetrain

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

Maintenance Note

1 Year/1 Visit

Roadside Assistance Note

Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

Rust-Through

6 Years / 100,000 Miles

Warranty Note

Preliminary 2022 Warranty

Compare Chevrolet Malibu Premier vs RS

Overview

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA crash test result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary