Chevrolet Malibu 2011 2.4 petrol description
Sedan Chevrolet Malibu 2011 2.4 has been produced from January, 2011 to January, 2013. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.4 litres, which produces power of 167 horsepower on 5800 rpm - this is the most powerfull Chevrolet Malibu 2011 - 2013 version and torque 225 Nm (Newton metres) on 4600 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs
This Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.7 litres.
Chevrolet Malibu 2011 2.4 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Chevrolet Malibu 2011 2.4 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 204 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Chevrolet Malibu 2011 2.4 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.8 litres per 100km (12.8 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Chevrolet Malibu 2011 - 2013 version, city fuel economy - 10.8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 73 litres or 19.29 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 920 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1200 kilometers on highway.
Chevrolet Malibu safety
During safety testing Chevrolet Malibu has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Chevrolet Malibu is evaluated with outstanding rate 94 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 83 from 100, for pedestrian protection Chevrolet Malibu got 57 points from 100.
Chevrolet Malibu safety equipment has been rated as good - 71 percents from 100.
Chevrolet Malibu 2011 2.4 technical data
| Model: | Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Sedan | ||
| Production period: | 2011. January ... 2013. January | ||
| Engine: | 2384 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 184 g/km |
| Power: | 167 HP ON 5800 RPM | Torque: | 225 NM ON 4600 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Maximum speed: | 204 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 (combined) 10.8 (urban) 6.0 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres (19.3 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.87m (length) 1.86m (width) 1.47m (height) | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 545 litres | ||
Chevrolet Malibu 2011 2.4 engine A24XE
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
| Engine displacement | 2384 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 88 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 98 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.4 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Chevrolet Malibu 2011 2.4 oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 4.7 litres (5 quarts) |
| Power | 165 - 175 HP ON 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 215 - 235 NM ON 4600 RPM |
| Engine manufacturer | Opel |
| Start of production (year) | 2010 |
| Duration of production | 8 years |
| Engine also used on | Chevrolet Captiva Opel Antara |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
All Chevrolet Malibu sedan [2011 - 2013] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Chevrolet Malibu 2011 2.4
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds |
2.4 Petrol | 167 HP | 7.8 l/100km | Manual (6) |
| Chevrolet Malibu 2011 2.4 | 2.4 Petrol | 167 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Automatic (6) |