1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
2003 Chevrolet Malibu
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- Price Range: $1,500 - $5,100
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Specs for this generation Chevrolet Malibu include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 4-door sedan | |
| Wheelbase, in. | 107.0 | |
| Overall Length, in. | 190.4 | |
| Overall Width, in. | 69.4 | |
| Overall Height, in. | 56.4 | |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3100 | |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 17.0 | |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 15.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | |
| Front Head Room, in. | 39.4 | |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 41.9 | |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 37.6 | |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 38.0 | |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
Until 2000, base-model Malibus used a 150-horsepower, 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine. The Malibu LS got a 3.1-liter V6 that made 155 horsepower, but the biggest difference is in torque output. The V6 engine gained 15 horsepower in 2000. A 4-speed automatic transmission was installed on all Malibus.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| ohv V6 | 3.1 / 191 | 155-170 | 180-190 | 4-speed automatic: 20/29 | 4-speed automatic: 18.9 |
| dohc I4 | 2.4 / 146 | 150 | 155 | 4-speed automatic: 23/32 | 4-speed automatic: 22.5 |
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Built In: USA
Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive








