Chevrolet Malibu 2013 2.5 petrol description
Sedan Chevrolet Malibu 2013 2.5 has been produced from January, 2013 to January, 2015. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 197 horsepower on 6300 rpm and torque 259 Nm (Newton metres) on 4400 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 6 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 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-20 and oil capacity is 4.7 litres.
Chevrolet Malibu 2013 2.5 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Chevrolet Malibu 2013 2.5 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9 seconds.
The fuel consumption of this Chevrolet Malibu 2013 2.5 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 8.8 litres per 100km (11.4 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Chevrolet Malibu 2013 - 2015 version, fuel consumption in city - 10.7 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 73 litres or 19.29 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 820 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1040 kilometers on highway.
Chevrolet Malibu 2013 2.5 technical data
| Model: | Chevrolet Malibu 2.5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Sedan | ||
| Production period: | 2013. January ... 2015. January | ||
| Engine: | 2457 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 197 HP ON 6300 RPM | Torque: | 259 NM ON 4400 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Maximum speed: | no data | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.0 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 (combined) 10.7 (urban) 6.9 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres (19.3 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.86m (length) 1.85m (width) 1.46m (height) | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 461 litres | ||
| Gross weight: | 2100 kg | ||
Chevrolet Malibu 2013 2.5 engine LCV
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 | 2457 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 88 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 100.8 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.3 : 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 2013 2.5 oil type | 5W-20 |
| Oil capacity | 4.7 litres (5 quarts) |
| Power | 195 - 205 HP ON 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 250 - 260 NM ON 4400 RPM |
| Engine manufacturer | no data |
| Start of production (year) | 2012 |
| Duration of production | 10 years |
All Chevrolet Malibu sedan [2013 - 2015] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
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Chevrolet Malibu 2013 2.0 Turbo
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds |
2.0 Petrol | 259 HP | 9.5 l/100km |
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Chevrolet Malibu 2013 2.5
Most fuel efficient version |
2.5 Petrol | 197 HP | 8.8 l/100km |