Engine Specifications

• The 2002 Malibu LS came with a 3.1-liter V6 engine. Thanks to an update in 2000, the 3.1-liter V6 managed to produce 170 horsepower and 190 foot-pounds of torque. The 3.1-liter powerplant had two valves per cylinder and a 9.6-to-1 compression ratio.
  
  

Fuel Economy

• The fuel tank on the 2002 Malibu LS held 14.3 gallons of gas. According to EPA estimates, the 2002 Malibu LS achieved 20 miles per gallon in the city and 29 on the highway.
  
  

Passenger and Cargo Room

• The 2002 Malibu LS offered 98.6 cubic feet of interior passenger room. The car's trunk provided 17.1 cubic feet of cargo room.