All Chevrolet modelsChevrolet Malibu: generations and engines
The Chevrolet Malibu has been built since 1977 in 19 generations, with 133 engine versions in our catalog (pickup, sedan, coupe). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
Production years1977–present
Generations19
Engine versions133
Power85–259 hp
Body stylesPickup, Sedan, Coupe
FuelGasoline, Diesel, Flex fuel (E85)
Timeline
Chevrolet Malibu generations
- 1977–1981
Chevrolet Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup)
Engines below - 1977–1980
- 1977–1981
Chevrolet Malibu IV Sport Coupe
Engines below - 1977–1981
Chevrolet Malibu IV Station Wagon
Engines below - 1981–1983
Chevrolet Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup, facelift 1981)
Engines below - 1981–1983
Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981)
Engines below - 1981–1983
Chevrolet Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981)
Engines below - 1997–2003
Chevrolet Malibu V
Engines below - 2003–2006
Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
Engines below - 2003–2006
Chevrolet Malibu VI
Engines below - 2006–2007
Chevrolet Malibu Maxx (facelift 2006)
Engines below - 2006–2008
Chevrolet Malibu VI (facelift 2006)
Engines below - 2008–2012
Chevrolet Malibu VII
Engines below - 2012–2014
Chevrolet Malibu VIII
Engines below - 2014–2016
Chevrolet Malibu VIII (facelift 2014)
Engines below - 2016–2018
Chevrolet Malibu (XL)
Engines below - 2016–2018
Chevrolet Malibu IX
Engines below - 2019–present
Chevrolet Malibu (XL, facelift 2019)
Engines below - 2019–present
Chevrolet Malibu IX (facelift 2019)
Engines below
Specs
Chevrolet Malibu engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Chevrolet Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup)1977–1981 · 21 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 V6 (95 hp) CAT | 1977–1978 | Gasoline | 95 hp (70 kW) | 160 lb-ft (217 Nm) | |||
| 3.3 V6 (95 hp) CAT Automatic | 1977–1978 | Gasoline | 95 hp (70 kW) | 160 lb-ft (217 Nm) | |||
| 3.8 V6 (105 hp) CAT Automatic | 1977–1978 | Gasoline | 105 hp (77 kW) | 185 lb-ft (251 Nm) | |||
| 5.0 V8 (135 hp) CAT Automatic | 1977–1978 | Gasoline | 135 hp (99 kW) | 240 lb-ft (325 Nm) | |||
| 5.0 V8 (145 hp) CAT | 1977–1978 | Gasoline | 145 hp (107 kW) | 245 lb-ft (332 Nm) | |||
| 5.7 V8 (170 hp) CAT | 1977–1978 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 270 lb-ft (366 Nm) | |||
| 5.7 V8 (170 hp) CAT Automatic | 1977–1978 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 270 lb-ft (366 Nm) | |||
| 3.3 V6 (94 hp) CAT | 1978–1979 | Gasoline | 94 hp (69 kW) | 154 lb-ft (209 Nm) | |||
| 3.3 V6 (94 hp) CAT Automatic | 1978–1979 | Gasoline | 94 hp (69 kW) | 154 lb-ft (209 Nm) | |||
| 3.8 V6 (115 hp) CAT Automatic | 1978–1979 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 190 lb-ft (258 Nm) | |||
| 4.4 V8 (125 hp) CAT | 1978–1979 | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | 215 lb-ft (292 Nm) | |||
| 4.4 V8 (125 hp) CAT Automatic | 1978–1979 | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | 215 lb-ft (292 Nm) | |||
| 5.0 V8 (160 hp) CAT | 1978–1979 | Gasoline | 160 hp (118 kW) | 235 lb-ft (319 Nm) | |||
| 5.0 V8 (160 hp) CAT Automatic | 1978–1979 | Gasoline | 160 hp (118 kW) | 235 lb-ft (319 Nm) | |||
| 5.7 V8 (165 hp) CAT Automatic | 1978–1979 | Gasoline | 165 hp (121 kW) | 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) | |||
| 3.8 V6 (110 hp) CAT Automatic | 1980–1981 | Gasoline | 110 hp (81 kW) | 190 lb-ft (258 Nm) | |||
| 3.8 V6 (115 hp) CAT | 1980–1981 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 175 lb-ft (237 Nm) | |||
| 3.8 V6 (115 hp) CAT Automatic | 1980–1981 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 175 lb-ft (237 Nm) | |||
| 4.4 V8 (120 hp) CAT Automatic | 1980–1981 | Gasoline | 120 hp (88 kW) | 215 lb-ft (291 Nm) | |||
| 5.0 V8 (155 hp) CAT | 1980–1981 | Gasoline | 155 hp (114 kW) | 240 lb-ft (325 Nm) | |||
| 5.0 V8 (155 hp) CAT Automatic | 1980–1981 | Gasoline | 155 hp (114 kW) | 240 lb-ft (325 Nm) |
Chevrolet Malibu IV Sport Coupe1977–1981 · 19 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 V6 (95 hp) CAT | 1977–1978 | Gasoline | 95 hp (70 kW) | 160 lb-ft (217 Nm) | |||
| 3.3 V6 (95 hp) CAT Automatic | 1977–1978 | Gasoline | 95 hp (70 kW) | 160 lb-ft (217 Nm) | |||
| 3.8 V6 (105 hp) CAT Automatic | 1977–1978 | Gasoline | 105 hp (77 kW) | 185 lb-ft (251 Nm) | |||
| 5.0 V8 (135 hp) CAT Automatic | 1977–1978 | Gasoline | 135 hp (99 kW) | 240 lb-ft (325 Nm) | |||
| 5.0 V8 (145 hp) CAT | 1977–1978 | Gasoline | 145 hp (107 kW) | 245 lb-ft (332 Nm) | |||
| 3.3 V6 (94 hp) CAT | 1978–1979 | Gasoline | 94 hp (69 kW) | 154 lb-ft (209 Nm) | |||
| 3.3 V6 (94 hp) CAT Automatic | 1978–1979 | Gasoline | 94 hp (69 kW) | 154 lb-ft (209 Nm) | |||
| 3.8 V6 (115 hp) CAT Automatic | 1978–1979 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 190 lb-ft (258 Nm) | |||
| 4.4 V8 (125 hp) CAT | 1978–1979 | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | 215 lb-ft (291 Nm) | |||
| 4.4 V8 (125 hp) CAT Automatic | 1978–1979 | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | 215 lb-ft (291 Nm) | |||
| 5.0 V8 (160 hp) CAT | 1978–1979 | Gasoline | 160 hp (118 kW) | 235 lb-ft (319 Nm) | |||
| 5.0 V8 (160 hp) CAT Automatic | 1978–1979 | Gasoline | 160 hp (118 kW) | 235 lb-ft (319 Nm) | |||
| 3.8 V6 (110 hp) Automatic | 1979–1980 | Gasoline | 110 hp (81 kW) | 190 lb-ft (258 Nm) | |||
| 3.8 V6 (115 hp) | 1979–1980 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 175 lb-ft (237 Nm) | |||
| 3.8 V6 (115 hp) Automatic | 1979–1980 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 175 lb-ft (237 Nm) | |||
| 4.4 V8 (120 hp) CAT Automatic | 1979–1980 | Gasoline | 120 hp (88 kW) | 215 lb-ft (291 Nm) | |||
| 5.0 V8 (155 hp) CAT | 1979–1980 | Gasoline | 155 hp (114 kW) | 240 lb-ft (325 Nm) | |||
| 5.0 V8 (155 hp) CAT Automatic | 1979–1980 | Gasoline | 155 hp (114 kW) | 240 lb-ft (325 Nm) | |||
| 5.0 V8 (150 hp) CAT Automatic | 1980–1981 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 240 lb-ft (325 Nm) |
Chevrolet Malibu IV Station Wagon1977–1981 · 20 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 V6 (95 hp) CAT | 1977–1978 | Gasoline | 95 hp (70 kW) | 160 lb-ft (217 Nm) | |||
| 3.3 V6 (95 hp) CAT Automatic | 1977–1978 | Gasoline | 95 hp (70 kW) | 160 lb-ft (217 Nm) | |||
| 3.8 V6 (105 hp) CAT Automatic | 1977–1978 | Gasoline | 105 hp (77 kW) | 185 lb-ft (251 Nm) | |||
| 5.0 V8 (135 hp) CAT Automatic | 1977–1978 | Gasoline | 135 hp (99 kW) | 240 lb-ft (325 Nm) | |||
| 5.0 V8 (145 hp) CAT | 1977–1978 | Gasoline | 145 hp (107 kW) | 245 lb-ft (332 Nm) | |||
| 5.7 V8 (160 hp) CAT Automatic | 1977–1978 | Gasoline | 160 hp (118 kW) | 240 lb-ft (325 Nm) | |||
| 3.3 V6 (94 hp) CAT | 1978–1979 | Gasoline | 94 hp (69 kW) | 154 lb-ft (209 Nm) | |||
| 3.3 V6 (94 hp) CAT Automatic | 1978–1979 | Gasoline | 94 hp (69 kW) | 154 lb-ft (209 Nm) | |||
| 3.8 V6 (115 hp) CAT Automatic | 1978–1979 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 190 lb-ft (258 Nm) | |||
| 4.4 V8 (125 hp) CAT | 1978–1979 | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | 215 lb-ft (292 Nm) | |||
| 4.4 V8 (125 hp) CAT Automatic | 1978–1979 | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | 215 lb-ft (292 Nm) | |||
| 5.0 V8 (160 hp) CAT | 1978–1979 | Gasoline | 160 hp (118 kW) | 235 lb-ft (319 Nm) | |||
| 5.0 V8 (160 hp) CAT Automatic | 1978–1979 | Gasoline | 160 hp (118 kW) | 235 lb-ft (319 Nm) | |||
| 5.7 V8 (165 hp) CAT Automatic | 1978–1979 | Gasoline | 165 hp (121 kW) | 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) | |||
| 3.8 V6 (110 hp) CAT Automatic | 1980–1981 | Gasoline | 110 hp (81 kW) | 190 lb-ft (258 Nm) | |||
| 3.8 V6 (115 hp) CAT | 1980–1981 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 175 lb-ft (237 Nm) | |||
| 3.8 V6 (115 hp) CAT Automatic | 1980–1981 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 175 lb-ft (237 Nm) | |||
| 4.4 V8 (120 hp) CAT Automatic | 1980–1981 | Gasoline | 120 hp (88 kW) | 215 lb-ft (291 Nm) | |||
| 5.0 V8 (150 hp) CAT Automatic | 1980–1981 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 240 lb-ft (325 Nm) | |||
| 5.0 V8 (155 hp) CAT Automatic | 1980–1981 | Gasoline | 155 hp (114 kW) | 245 lb-ft (332 Nm) |
Chevrolet Malibu El Camino (Sedan Pickup, facelift 1981)1981–1983 · 4 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 V6 (110 hp) CAT Automatic | 1981–1983 | Gasoline | 110 hp (81 kW) | 170 lb-ft (230 Nm) | |||
| 4.3 d V6 (85 hp) Automatic | 1981–1983 | Diesel | 85 hp (63 kW) | 164 lb-ft (223 Nm) | |||
| 4.4 V8 (115 hp) CAT Automatic | 1981–1983 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 205 lb-ft (278 Nm) | |||
| 5.7 d V8 (105 hp) Automatic | 1981–1983 | Diesel | 105 hp (77 kW) | 200 lb-ft (271 Nm) |
Chevrolet Malibu IV Sedan (facelift 1981)1981–1983 · 5 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 V6 (110 hp) CAT Automatic | 1981–1983 | Gasoline | 110 hp (81 kW) | 170 lb-ft (230 Nm) | |||
| 3.8 V6 (110 hp) CAT Automatic | 1981–1983 | Gasoline | 110 hp (81 kW) | 190 lb-ft (257 Nm) | |||
| 4.3 d V6 (85 hp) Automatic | 1981–1983 | Diesel | 85 hp (63 kW) | 164 lb-ft (223 Nm) | |||
| 4.4 V8 (115 hp) CAT Automatic | 1981–1983 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 205 lb-ft (278 Nm) | |||
| 5.7 d V8 (105 hp) Automatic | 1981–1983 | Diesel | 105 hp (77 kW) | 200 lb-ft (271 Nm) |
Chevrolet Malibu IV Wagon (facelift 1981)1981–1983 · 6 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 V6 (110 hp) CAT Automatic | 1981–1983 | Gasoline | 110 hp (81 kW) | 170 lb-ft (230 Nm) | |||
| 3.8 V6 (110 hp) CAT Automatic | 1981–1983 | Gasoline | 110 hp (81 kW) | 190 lb-ft (257 Nm) | |||
| 4.3 d V6 (85 hp) Automatic | 1981–1983 | Diesel | 85 hp (63 kW) | 164 lb-ft (223 Nm) | |||
| 4.4 V8 (115 hp) CAT Automatic | 1981–1983 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 205 lb-ft (278 Nm) | |||
| 5.0 V8 (145 hp) CAT Automatic | 1981–1983 | Gasoline | 145 hp (107 kW) | 240 lb-ft (325 Nm) | |||
| 5.7 d V8 (105 hp) Automatic | 1981–1983 | Diesel | 105 hp (77 kW) | 200 lb-ft (271 Nm) |
Chevrolet Malibu V1997–2003 · 3 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4i 16V (150 hp) Automatic | 1997–1999 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 155 lb-ft (210 Nm) | |||
| 3.1i V6 (155 hp) Automatic | 1997–1999 | Gasoline | 155 hp (114 kW) | 185 lb-ft (251 Nm) | |||
| 3.1i V6 (170 hp) Automatic | 1999–2003 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 180 lb-ft (244 Nm) |
Chevrolet Malibu Maxx2003–2006 · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5i V6 12V (200 hp) Automatic | 2003–2006 | Gasoline | 200 hp (147 kW) | 220 lb-ft (298 Nm) |
Chevrolet Malibu VI2003–2006 · 3 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2i 16V (145 hp) Automatic | 2003–2004 | Gasoline | 145 hp (107 kW) | 155 lb-ft (210 Nm) | |||
| 3.5i V6 12V (200 hp) Automatic | 2003–2006 | Gasoline | 200 hp (147 kW) | 220 lb-ft (298 Nm) | |||
| 2.2i 16V (144 hp) Automatic | 2004–2006 | Gasoline | 144 hp (106 kW) | 155 lb-ft (210 Nm) |
Chevrolet Malibu Maxx (facelift 2006)2006–2007 · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS 3.9i V6 12V (240 hp) Automatic | 2006–2007 | Gasoline | 240 hp (177 kW) | 240 lb-ft (325 Nm) |
Chevrolet Malibu VI (facelift 2006)2006–2008 · 4 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2i 16V (144 hp) Automatic | 2006–2008 | Gasoline | 144 hp (106 kW) | 155 lb-ft (210 Nm) | |||
| 3.5i V6 12V (201 hp) Automatic | 2006–2007 | Gasoline | 201 hp (148 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | |||
| SS 3.9i V6 12V (240 hp) Automatic | 2006–2007 | Gasoline | 240 hp (177 kW) | 240 lb-ft (325 Nm) | |||
| 3.5i V6 12V (217 hp) Automatic | 2007–2008 | Gasoline | 217 hp (160 kW) | 217 lb-ft (294 Nm) |
Chevrolet Malibu VII2008–2012 · 5 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4i (164 hp) Hybrid | 2008–2009 | Gasoline | 164 hp (121 kW) | 159 lb-ft (216 Nm) | |||
| 2.4i (169 hp) Ecotec Automatic | 2008–2010 | Gasoline | 169 hp (124 kW) | 160 lb-ft (217 Nm) | |||
| 2.4i (169 hp) Ecotec Automatic | 2008–2012 | Gasoline | 169 hp (124 kW) | 160 lb-ft (217 Nm) | |||
| 3.6i V6 24V (252 hp) Automatic | 2008–2012 | Gasoline | 252 hp (185 kW) | 251 lb-ft (340 Nm) | |||
| 2.4i (169/175 hp) Ethanol Automatic | 2009–2010 | Flex fuel (E85) | 169 hp (124 kW) | 160 lb-ft (217 Nm) |
Chevrolet Malibu VIII2012–2014 · 8 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 (160 hp) | 2012–2014 | Diesel | 160 hp (118 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 9.7 s | 127 mph (204 km/h) | |
| 2.0 (160 hp) Automatic | 2012–2014 | Diesel | 160 hp (118 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 9.9 s | 127 mph (204 km/h) | |
| 2.4 (167 hp) | 2012–2014 | Gasoline | 167 hp (123 kW) | 166 lb-ft (225 Nm) | 9.5 s | 127 mph (204 km/h) | |
| 2.4 (167 hp) Automatic | 2012–2014 | Gasoline | 167 hp (123 kW) | 166 lb-ft (225 Nm) | 10.2 s | 128 mph (206 km/h) | |
| 2.4 (182 hp) Ecotec Automatic | 2012–2014 | Gasoline | 182 hp (134 kW) | 172 lb-ft (233 Nm) | |||
| 2.4 (200 hp) Eco Hybrid Automatic | 2012–2014 | Gasoline | 200 hp (147 kW) | 111 lb-ft (150 Nm) | |||
| 2.0 Turbo (259 hp) Automatic | 2013–2014 | Gasoline | 259 hp (190 kW) | 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) | |||
| 2.5 (197 hp) Ecotec Automatic | 2013–2014 | Gasoline | 197 hp (145 kW) | 191 lb-ft (259 Nm) |
Chevrolet Malibu VIII (facelift 2014)2014–2016 · 2 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Turbo (259 hp) Automatic | 2014–2016 | Gasoline | 259 hp (190 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | |||
| 2.5 (196 hp) Ecotec Automatic | 2014–2016 | Gasoline | 196 hp (144 kW) | 186 lb-ft (252 Nm) |
Chevrolet Malibu (XL)2016–2018 · 4 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530H (182 hp) Hybrid EVT | 2016–2018 | Gasoline | 182 hp (134 kW) | 203 lb-ft (275 Nm) | 8.8 s | 99 mph (160 km/h) | |
| 530T (170 hp) DCG | 2016–2018 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 186 lb-ft (252 Nm) | 9.5 s | 127 mph (205 km/h) | |
| 530T (170 hp) DSS | 2016–2018 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 186 lb-ft (252 Nm) | 9.5 s | 127 mph (205 km/h) | |
| 535 (200 hp) DSS | 2016–2018 | Gasoline | 200 hp (147 kW) | 187 lb-ft (253 Nm) | 9.1 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) |
Chevrolet Malibu IX2016–2018 · 3 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Turbo (163 hp) Automatic | 2016–2018 | Gasoline | 163 hp (120 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | |||
| 1.8 (182 hp) Hybrid Automatic | 2016–2018 | Gasoline | 182 hp (134 kW) | 129 lb-ft (175 Nm) | |||
| 2.0 Turbo (250 hp) Automatic | 2016–2018 | Gasoline | 250 hp (184 kW) | 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) |
Chevrolet Malibu (XL, facelift 2019)2019–present · 2 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 535T (165 hp) CVT | 2019–present | Gasoline | 165 hp (121 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 9.5 s | 127 mph (205 km/h) | |
| Redline 550T (241 hp) HYDRAMATIC | 2019–present | Gasoline | 241 hp (177 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 7.2 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) |
Chevrolet Malibu IX (facelift 2019)2019–present · 3 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 (165 hp) CVT | 2019–present | Gasoline | 165 hp (121 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | |||
| 1.8 (185 hp) Hybrid | 2019–present | Gasoline | 185 hp (136 kW) | 129 lb-ft (175 Nm) | |||
| 2.0 (253 hp) Automatic | 2019–present | Gasoline | 253 hp (186 kW) | 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) |
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