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Chevrolet Malibu
2022 Chevrolet Malibu
Select configuration:
$24,400
Starting Price (MSRP)
6.6
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Pontiac G8
2009 Pontiac G8
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$28,250
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Volkswagen Arteon
2022 Volkswagen Arteon
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$40,445
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.6L V6 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 29 MPG
Hwy: 36 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 17 MPG
Hwy: 25 MPG
Fuel Economy
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.8 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
15.7 ft³
Trunk Volume
17.5 ft³
Trunk Volume
N/A

Photos

Chevrolet Malibu
2019-2022 Chevrolet Malibu Rear Angle View
2019-2022 Chevrolet Malibu Dashboard
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Pontiac G8
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
9
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Volkswagen Arteon
2021-2022 Volkswagen Arteon Rear Angle View
2021-2022 Volkswagen Arteon Dashboard
78
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
3.6L V6 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
160 hp @ 5700 rpm
256 hp @ 6300 rpm
300 hp @ 5350 rpm
Torque
184 lb-ft @ 2500-3000 rpm
248 lb-ft @ 2100 rpm
295 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
5-Speed Automatic
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,135 lbs
3,885 lbs
3,653 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
32 MPG
20 MPG
N/A
City
29 MPG
17 MPG
N/A
Highway
36 MPG
25 MPG
N/A

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.5 Tons/yr
N/A
N/A
EPA rating
N/A
5
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
15.8 gallons
19 gallons
17.4 gallons
Cruising Range City
458.2 miles
323 miles
N/A
Cruising Range Highway
568.8 miles
475 miles
N/A

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
194.2 in
196.1 in
191.5 in
Height
57.9 in
57.7 in
56.8 in
Max Width
73 in
74.8 in
73.7 in
Front Width
62.6 in
62.7 in
62.5 in
Rear Width
62.5 in
63.3 in
62.1 in
Wheelbase
111.4 in
114.8 in
111.9 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.5 in
42.2 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.1 in
38.7 in
37.7 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
58.5 in
59.1 in
56.5 in
Front Seat Hip Room
54.1 in
56.7 in
54.3 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
38.1 in
39.4 in
40.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.5 in
38 in
37 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
57.1 in
59.1 in
54.7 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
53.4 in
58 in
46.5 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
15.7 ft³
17.5 ft³
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

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

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 8.0"
18" x 8"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 8.0"
18" x 8"
18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Performance
Strut
Rear Suspension
Four-Link
Performance
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
245/45R18
P245/45R18
P245/45HR18
Rear Tire
245/45R18
P245/45R18
P245/45HR18
Spare Tire
T125/80R16
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
N/A
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Moonstone Gray

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
N/A
  • Kings Red Metallic
  • Lapiz Blue Metallic
  • Oryx White Pearl

Standard Interior Materials

  • Jet Black, Premium cloth seat trim
  • Onyx, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Onyx, Premium Cloth Seat Trim
  • 月亮石灰色/提单ack, Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
  • Titan Black, Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Optional
Standard

Interior Trim

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

Comfort

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

Safety

Safety Features

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

US NHTSA crash test result

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

Airbags

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

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
N/A
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 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 / 100,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Rust-Through
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
N/A
Warranty Note
Preliminary 2022 Warranty
N/A
N/A
Maintenance
N/A
N/A
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
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