Chevrolet Malibu cargo space by generation
Chevrolet Malibu cargo data covers 5 generations sold in the US, 1997 to the present. Behind the rear seats, cargo volume ranges from 15.4 cu ft to 17.3 cu ft. The 1997–2003 generation has the most space, 17.3 cu ft (490 L) at most.
Generations
| Generation | Class | Seats up | Seats down | VE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–present | Midsize cars | 15.7 cu ft | — | VE 50 |
| 2016–2024 · 4th generation | Midsize cars | 15.8 cu ft | — | VE 65 |
| 2008–2015 · 3rd generation | Midsize cars | 16.3 cu ft | — | VE 47 |
| 2004–2007 · 2nd generation | Midsize cars | 15.4 cu ft | — | VE 36 |
| 1997–2003 · 1st generation | Midsize cars | 17.3 cu ft | — | VE 39 |
Seats-up and seats-down figures are the largest published for each generation; see a generation's page for every configuration, opening sizes and sources. How we measure.