1998 Chevrolet Malibu Comparisons

General Pricing

Resale Value	$15,670.00	$16,230.00	$14,990.00
Destination	$525.00	$525.00	$490.00
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Engines & Power

Standard Engine	2.4L I4	2.4L I4	2.4L I4
Horsepower	150 @ 5600 RPM	150 @ 5600 RPM	150 @ 5600 RPM
Torque	155 @ 4400 RPM	155 @ 4400 RPM	154 @ 4400 RPM
Valves	4	4	4
Displacement (cc)	2392	2392	2389
Bore X Stroke (in.)	3.5 X 3.7	3.5 X 3.7	3.5 X 3.8
Compression Ratio	9.5:1	9.5:1	9.2:1

Fuel Economy

City (mpg)	23	22	24
Highway (mpg)	32	32	31

Exterior Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)	3051.2	2985.1	2859.4
Wheelbase (in.)	107.0	103.4	103.1
Length (in.)	190.4	188.5	183.1
Width (in.)	69.4	68.2	69.1
Height (in.)	56.4	53.5	55.9
Track Front (in.)	59.0	55.8	59.3
Track Rear (in.)	59.3	55.3	58.9
Ground Clearance (in.)	N/A	N/A	N/A

Interior Dimensions

Standard Seating	5	5	5
Front Headroom (in.)	39.4	37.8	39.4
Rear Headroom (in.)	37.6	37.0	37.7
Front Legroom (in.)	41.9	43.1	42.0
Rear Legroom (in.)	38.0	33.4	33.9
Front Shoulder Room (in.)	55.5	52.2	55.7
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)	55.3	52.3	54.8
Front Hip Room (in.)	52.0	49.6	52.5
Rear Hip Room (in.)	52.0	50.9	52.6

Payload & Towing

Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)

98.9

88.7

94.0

Steering, Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	strut	strut	strut
Rear Suspension	multi-link	beam	strut
Tires	215/60R15	195/70R14	195/65R15

Anti-Theft & Locks

Power Door Locks

N/A

Std.

N/A

Braking & Traction

4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)	Std.	Std.	N/A
Limited Slip Differential or Axle	N/A	N/A	N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System	N/A	N/A	N/A

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

Radio	AM/FM	AM/FM	N/A
Cassette Player	N/A	N/A	N/A
CD Player	N/A	N/A	N/A
CD Changer	N/A	N/A	N/A
DVD Player	N/A	N/A	N/A
Navigation Aid	N/A	N/A	N/A

Interior

Cruise Control	N/A	N/A	N/A
Tilt Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Telescopic Steering Column	N/A	N/A	N/A

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning

Std.

Std.

N/A

Safety

Driver Airbag	Std.	Std.	Std.
Front Side Airbag	N/A	N/A	N/A
Passenger Side Airbag	Std.	Std.	Std.
Rear Side Airbag	N/A	N/A	N/A

Seats

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat

N/A

N/A

N/A

Roof

Sunroof / Moonroof

N/A

N/A

N/A

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Power Windows

N/A

N/A

Std.