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2021 Chevrolet Malibu
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$22,140
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6.6
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2021 Volkswagen Arteon
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$36,995
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.3
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Overview
Engine
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 29 MPG
Hwy: 36 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 32 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.8 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
15.7 ft³
Trunk Volume
N/A
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Performance Specs
Engine and Transmission
Engine
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
160 hp @ 5700 rpm
268 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
184 lb-ft @ 2500-3000 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1950 rpm
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Weight and Towing
Curb Weight
3,126 lbs
3,686 lbs
Fuel and MPG
Fuel Economy
Combined
32 MPG
25 MPG
City
29 MPG
22 MPG
Highway
36 MPG
32 MPG
Emissions
CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.5 Tons/yr
7.0 Tons/yr
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.8 gallons
17.4 gallons
Cruising Range City
458.2 miles
382.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway
568.8 miles
556.8 miles
Dimensions and Measurement
Exterior Dimensions
Length
194.2 in
191.4 in
Height
57.9 in
56.5 in
Max Width
73 in
73.7 in
Front Width
62.6 in
62.5 in
Rear Width
62.5 in
62.1 in
Wheelbase
111.4 in
111.7 in
Interior Space
Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.5 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.1 in
37.7 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
58.5 in
56.5 in
Front Seat Hip Room
54.1 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
38.1 in
40.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.5 in
37 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
57.1 in
54.7 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
53.4 in
N/A
Cargo Space
Trunk Volume
15.7 ft³
N/A
Wheels and Suspension
Steering
Steering Type
Electric Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
37 ft
39 ft
Wheels
Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
16" x 7.5"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
16" x 7.5"
18" x 8"
Suspension
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Four-Link
Multi-Link
Tires
Front Tire
P205/65R16
P245/45HR18
Rear Tire
P205/65R16
P245/45HR18
Spare Tire
T125/80R16
Compact
Colors and Materials
Standard Exterior Colors
N/A
Deep Black Pearl
Pure White
Pyrite Silver Metallic
Urano Gray
Optional Exterior Colors
N/A
Kings Red Metallic
Standard Interior Materials
Dark Atmosphere/ Medium Ash Gray, Premium cloth seat trim
Moonrock Gray/Black, Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
Titan Black, Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
Features and Options
Infotainment
HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Standard
Interior Trim
Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Comfort
Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Rear A/C
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Not Available
Safety
Safety Features
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
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
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Warranty
Warranty Summary
Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance Note
1 Year/1 Visit
N/A
Roadside Assistance Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Rust-Through
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
Warranty Note
Preliminary 2021 Warranty
N/A
Maintenance
N/A
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
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