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2004 Chevrolet Malibu Base 4dr Sedan

2004 Chevrolet Malibu
Trim Info:
Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Midsize
24 mpg city / 34 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
4 Door Sedan
Drivetrain:
Front Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Midsize
Passenger Capacity:
5
Passenger Volume (ft³):
101.4
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
3174
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
34
Engine Type:
Gas I4
Displacement:
2.2L/134
Fuel System:
MFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
145 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
155 @ 4000
Trans Description Cont.:
Automatic w/OD
Suspension Type - Front:
Ind MacPherson
Suspension Type - Rear:
Ind 4-link
Front Tire Size:
P205/65R15
Rear Tire Size:
P205/65R15
Spare Tire Size:
Compact
Front Wheel Size (in):
15 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size (in):
15 x 6.5
Front Wheel Material:
Steel
Rear Wheel Material:
Steel
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
9.05 x 1.57
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
16.0
Wheelbase (in):
106.3
Length, Overall (in):
188.3
Trunk Volume (ft³):
15.4
Advanced Technical Data
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
100
Engine Order Code:
L61
Trans Order Code:
MX0
Trans Type:
4
First Gear Ratio (:1):
2.96
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
1.62
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.68
Reverse Ratio (:1):
2.14
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.29
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
13.6
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
w/coil springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
w/coil springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):
0.77
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):
0.79
Front Tire Order Code:
QMR
Rear Tire Order Code:
QMR
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
15.9
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
3.1
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
38
Brake Type:
Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
10.87 x 1.02
Front Head Room (in):
39.9
Front Leg Room (in):
41.9
Front Shoulder Room (in):
56.7
Front Hip Room (in):
52.4
Second Head Room (in):
37.6
Second Leg Room (in):
38.5
Second Shoulder Room (in):
56.1
Second Hip Room (in):
52.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
69.9
Height, Overall (in):
57.5
Track Width, Front (in):
60.0
Track Width, Rear (in):
59.3
Min Ground Clearance (in):
6.1


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