Verified Performance Tests
Updated May 2026 · 45 recorded runs
Chevrolet Malibu 0–60 Times
The Chevrolet Malibu 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 45 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Chevrolet Malibu is the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu 2.0T Premier, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.30 seconds at 99.4 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Chevrolet Malibu is the 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Landau Coupe, which took 10.8 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.40 seconds at 76.2 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Chevrolet Malibu tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.77 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.98 seconds at 88.28 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.7sec
2017 2.0T Premier
Average 0–60
7.77sec
Across 45 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.98sec
@ 88.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
10.8sec
1978 Classic Landau
Across 45 verified runs, the Chevrolet Malibu ranges from 5.7 to 10.8 seconds 0–60, with a 7.77-second average.
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Chevrolet Malibu 0–60 times by model year
45 tests · 16 years
▾
2019
Chevrolet Malibu · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
7.80
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.10
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#18
2019 Chevrolet Malibu RS
7.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.10s
¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 87.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.5L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 29 C / 36 H / 25 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #18 of 45
2018
Chevrolet Malibu · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
8.20
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.40
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#27
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT Redline Edition
8.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.40s
¼ mi @ 85.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 85.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.5L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 27 C / 36 H / 23 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #27 of 45
2017
Chevrolet Malibu · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
5.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.30
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#01
2017 Chevrolet Malibu 2.0T Premier
5.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.30s
¼ mi @ 99.4 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 99.4 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 9A
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 33 H / 27.8 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 45
2016
Chevrolet Malibu · 6 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.27
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.63
sec
Recorded Tests
6
#03
2016 Chevrolet Malibu 2.0T Premier
6.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.70s
¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 97.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 33 H / 20 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 45
#04
2016 Chevrolet Malibu 2.0T Premier
6.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.70s
¼ mi @ 96.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 96.2 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 33 H / 26 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 45
#15
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
7.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.70s
¼ mi @ 90.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 90.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4 + Elec 1.5-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 47 C / 46 H / 35 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #15 of 45
#16
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
7.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.80s
¼ mi @ 88.5 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.5 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4 + Elec 1.5-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 47 C / 46 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #16 of 45
#23
2016 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT
8.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.40s
¼ mi @ 85.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 85.0 mph
- Engine
- 15L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 27 C / 37 H / 23 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #23 of 45
#35
2016 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT
8.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.50s
¼ mi @ 84.6 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 84.6 mph
- Engine
- 1.5L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 27 C / 37 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #35 of 45
2015
Chevrolet Malibu · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
6.30
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.90
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#06
2015 Chevrolet Malibu 2LTZ 2.0 Turbo
6.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.90s
¼ mi @ 94.3 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.3 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 30 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #6 of 45
2014
Chevrolet Malibu · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.50
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.80
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#05
2014 Chevrolet Malibu 2LTZ 2.0 Turbo
6.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.80s
¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 97.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 30 H / 23 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 45
#21
2014 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
7.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.20s
¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 25 C / 36 H / 20 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #21 of 45
#32
2014 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT
8.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.40s
¼ mi @ 86.7 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 86.7 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 25 C / 36 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #32 of 45
2013
Chevrolet Malibu · 7 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.74
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.07
sec
Recorded Tests
7
#07
2013 Chevrolet Malibu 2LTZ 2.0 Turbo
6.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.00s
¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 95.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 30 H / 23 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #7 of 45
#11
2013 Chevrolet Malibu 2LTZ 2.0 Turbo
6.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.40s
¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 95.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 30 H / 22.4 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #11 of 45
#17
2013 Chevrolet Malibu 1LTZ
7.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.10s
¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 34 H / 17 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #17 of 45
#25
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Eco Premium
8.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.30s
¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 86.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.4L I-4 + Elec 15-kW
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 25 C / 37 H / 26 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #25 of 45
#33
2013 Chevrolet Malibu 1LTZ
8.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.50s
¼ mi @ 85.3 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 85.3 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 34 H / 21.3 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #33 of 45
#34
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Eco Premium
8.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.60s
¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 84.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.4L I-4 + Elec 15-kW
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 25 C / 37 H / 33.1 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #34 of 45
#36
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Eco Premium
8.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.60s
¼ mi @ 83.8 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 83.8 mph
- Engine
- 2.4L I-4 + Elec 15-kW
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 25 C / 37 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #36 of 45
2010
Chevrolet Malibu · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
9.00
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.80
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#41
2010 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
9.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.80s
¼ mi @ 84.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 84.1 mph
- Engine
- 2.4L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 33 H / 22.5 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #41 of 45
2009
Chevrolet Malibu · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
9.20
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.10
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#43
2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
9.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.10s
¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 84.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.4L I-4 + Elec 10-kW
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 26 C / 34 H / 29 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #43 of 45
2008
Chevrolet Malibu · 9 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.86
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.09
sec
Recorded Tests
9
#08
2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ V6
6.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.00s
¼ mi @ 93.8 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 93.8 mph
- Engine
- 3.6L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #8 of 45
#09
2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ V6
6.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.10s
¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.6L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 26 H / 21 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #9 of 45
#10
2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ V6
6.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.10s
¼ mi @ 93.7 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 93.7 mph
- Engine
- 3.6L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 26 H / 16.3 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #10 of 45
#14
2008 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT V6
7.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.60s
¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 95.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.6L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 26 H / 20.9 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #14 of 45
#37
2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
8.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.70s
¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 84.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.4L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 32 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #37 of 45
#38
2008 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT
8.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.70s
¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 83.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.4L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 30 H / 24 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #38 of 45
#39
2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
8.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.80s
¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 84.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.4L I-4 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 24 C / 32 H / 25 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #39 of 45
#40
2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
8.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.70s
¼ mi @ 84.3 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 84.3 mph
- Engine
- 2.4L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 32 H / 21.5 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #40 of 45
#44
2008 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT
9.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.10s
¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 82.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.4L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 30 H / 22 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #44 of 45
2006
Chevrolet Malibu · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.95
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.30
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#12
2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS V6
6.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.30s
¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 91.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.9L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 24 H / 18 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #12 of 45
#13
2006 Chevrolet Malibu SS V6
7.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.30s
¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 91.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.9L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #13 of 45
2005
Chevrolet Malibu · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
8.30
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.00
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#29
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT V6
8.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.00s
¼ mi @ 85.7 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 85.7 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 28 H / 23.1 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #29 of 45
2004
Chevrolet Malibu · 6 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.98
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.04
sec
Recorded Tests
6
#19
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT V6
7.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.64s
¼ mi @ 89.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.64 sec
- Trap Speed
- 89.1 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 29 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #19 of 45
#20
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT V6
7.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.10s
¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 86.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 28 H / 24 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #20 of 45
#22
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT V6
7.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.10s
¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 29 H / 24 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #22 of 45
#24
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT V6
8.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.10s
¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 89.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 29 H / 24 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #24 of 45
#26
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT V6
8.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.30s
¼ mi @ 85.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 85.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 28 H / 26 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #26 of 45
#30
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT V6
8.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.02s
¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.02 sec
- Trap Speed
- 86.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 28 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #30 of 45
1998
Chevrolet Malibu · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
5.90
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.60
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#02
1998 Chevrolet Malibu Sport (Prototype)
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.60s
¼ mi @ 95.3 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 95.3 mph
- Engine
- 3.4L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 45
1997
Chevrolet Malibu · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
8.50
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.40
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#28
1997 Chevrolet Malibu LS V6
8.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.20s
¼ mi @ 85.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 85.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.1L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 26 H / 21.9 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #28 of 45
#31
1997 Chevrolet Malibu LS V6
8.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.40s
¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 84.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.1L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #31 of 45
#42
1997 Chevrolet Malibu LS V6
9.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.60s
¼ mi @ 83.7 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 83.7 mph
- Engine
- 3.1L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #42 of 45
1978
Chevrolet Malibu · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
10.80
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
18.40
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#45
1978 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Landau Coupe
10.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
18.40s
¼ mi @ 76.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 18.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 76.2 mph
- Engine
- 5.0L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4M
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #45 of 45
How we verify Chevrolet Malibu performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Chevrolet Malibu trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Chevrolet Malibu 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Chevrolet Malibu performance FAQs
6 questions
The quickest Chevrolet Malibu on record is the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu 2.0T Premier, which runs 0–60 mph in 5.7 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.30 seconds at 99.4 mph.
The slowest recorded Chevrolet Malibu is the 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Landau Coupe, which takes 10.8 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 18.40 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 45 verified runs, a Chevrolet Malibu reaches 60 mph in 7.77 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.98 seconds at roughly 88.3 mph.
We have verified test data for 16 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Chevrolet Malibu can do, not a single marketing claim.
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Other Chevrolet 0–60 times
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