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2009 Chevy Malibu Comparisons
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Year
2009
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Trim
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Sedan
- Hybrid FWD L4
- LS FWD L4
- LT FWD L4
- LTZ FWD L4
General Pricing
General Pricing
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Chevrolet Malibu LS
Nissan Altima S
Mitsubishi Galant Sport
Subaru Legacy 2.5i SE
MSRP
$21,605.00
$21,540.00
$21,249.00
$22,095.00
Destination
$720.00
$720.00
$720.00
$695.00
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Engines & Power
Engines & Power
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Chevrolet Malibu LS
Nissan Altima S
Mitsubishi Galant Sport
Subaru Legacy 2.5i SE
Standard Engine
2.4L 169hp I4
2.5L 175hp I4
2.4L 160hp I4
2.5L 170hp H4
Horsepower
169 @ 6400 RPM
175 @ 5600 RPM
160 @ 5500 RPM
170 @ 6000 RPM
Torque
160 @ 4500 RPM
180 @ 3900 RPM
157 @ 4000 RPM
170 @ 4400 RPM
Valves
4
4
4
4
Displacement (cc)
2384
2488
2378
2457
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.5 X 3.9
3.5 X 3.9
3.4 X 3.9
3.9 X 3.1
Compression Ratio
10.4:1
9.6:1
9.5:1
10.0:1
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy
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Chevrolet Malibu LS
Nissan Altima S
Mitsubishi Galant Sport
Subaru Legacy 2.5i SE
City (mpg)
22
23
20
20
Highway (mpg)
30
31
27
26
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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Nissan Altima S
Mitsubishi Galant Sport
Subaru Legacy 2.5i SE
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
3415
3192.3
3432.6
3359.8
Wheelbase (in.)
112.3
109.3
108.3
105.1
Length (in.)
191.8
189.8
191.1
185
Width (in.)
70.3
70.7
72.4
68.1
Height (in.)
57.1
57.9
58
56.1
Track Front (in.)
59.6
60.9
61.8
58.9
Track Rear (in.)
60
60.8
61.8
58.5
Ground Clearance (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions
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Chevrolet Malibu LS
Nissan Altima S
Mitsubishi Galant Sport
Subaru Legacy 2.5i SE
Standard Seating
5
5
5
5
Front Headroom (in.)
39.4
40.6
39.1
37.6
Rear Headroom (in.)
37.2
36.8
37
36.5
Front Legroom (in.)
42.2
44.1
42.6
44.1
Rear Legroom (in.)
37.6
35.8
37
33.9
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
55.9
55.7
57.3
54.2
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
53.9
55.5
56.6
53.7
Front Hip Room (in.)
53
56.8
55.5
51
Rear Hip Room (in.)
52.1
52.5
53.7
52.6
Payload & Towing
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Chevrolet Malibu LS
Nissan Altima S
Mitsubishi Galant Sport
Subaru Legacy 2.5i SE
Passenger Volum (cu. ft.)
97.7
100.7
101
90.9
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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Nissan Altima S
Mitsubishi Galant Sport
Subaru Legacy 2.5i SE
Front Suspension
strut
strut
strut
strut
Rear Suspension
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
Tires
215/55R17
215/60R16
235/45R18
205/50R17
Anti-Theft & Locks
Anti-Theft & Locks
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Nissan Altima S
Mitsubishi Galant Sport
Subaru Legacy 2.5i SE
Power Door Locks
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Braking & Traction
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Nissan Altima S
Mitsubishi Galant Sport
Subaru Legacy 2.5i SE
4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
4x4 wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System
Std.
N/A
N/A
Std.
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
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Radio
satellite
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
Cassette Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
CD Player
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
CD Changer
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Navigation Aid
Std.
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior
Interior
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Nissan Altima S
Mitsubishi Galant Sport
Subaru Legacy 2.5i SE
Cruise Control
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Tilt Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Telescopic Steering Column
Yes
Yes
N/A
Yes
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Chevrolet Malibu LS
Nissan Altima S
Mitsubishi Galant Sport
Subaru Legacy 2.5i SE
Air Conditioning
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Safety
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Nissan Altima S
Mitsubishi Galant Sport
Subaru Legacy 2.5i SE
Driver Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Front Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Passenger Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Rear Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seats
Seats
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Nissan Altima S
Mitsubishi Galant Sport
Subaru Legacy 2.5i SE
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
Yes
N/A
Yes
Yes
Roof
Roof
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Nissan Altima S
Mitsubishi Galant Sport
Subaru Legacy 2.5i SE
Sunroof / Moonroof
N/A
N/A
Std.
Std.
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
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Nissan Altima S
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Power Windows
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
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