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Chevrolet Malibu MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 46 MPG combined in 2016–2019, the hybrid Malibu Hybrid. Its weakest year peaked at 21 MPG (1997 and 2001–2003).

Chevrolet Malibu: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1997–20251520253035404550MPG200420082013199720002005201020152020202546 MPG peaklowest peak 21Chevrolet Malibu: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year15253545MPG19972000200220042006200820102012201420162018202020222025
lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its classengine list turned over
483.9 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2025 version. Put it next to its 1997 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Chevrolet Malibu has EPA ratings for 29 model years, 1997–2025, every one of them among midsize cars. Its best version had the highest combined rating among large cars in 2004–2005, and it placed in its class top five in eight model years. In 2005 the Chevrolet Impala and the Toyota Avalon came next among 32 large cars. The first hybrid version of the Malibu arrived in 2008, when 8 of 181 cars offered one.

Between 2019 and 2020 its best rating fell 14 MPG, one of the five largest one-year drops among 288 cars rated for eight or more years. From 2015 to 2016 its top rating climbed 17 MPG, one of the five biggest one-year rises among cars.

Among 32 midsize cars, 2025

The Malibu placed 11th (tied). The class leader was the Toyota Prius at 57 MPG. The next higher rating, 33 MPG, belongs to the Nissan Kicks.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 32 midsize cars rated for 202520304050Malibu 31median 29PriusBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 32 midsize cars rated for 202520304050Malibu 31median 29

The Malibu, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed among midsize cars.

1999–03tenth of 45
2004–08seventh of 44
2009–1315th of 46
2014–18ninth of 53
2019–2312th of 49

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2004

    New: 2.2-liter 4-cylinder, 3.5-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 21 → 25 MPG.

  • 2008

    New: 2.4-liter 4-cylinder, 2.4-liter 4-cylinder hybrid, 3.6-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 25 → 27 MPG.

  • 2013

    New: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder, 2.4-liter 4-cylinder hybrid, 2.5-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 26 → 29 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 1997–2025.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2008–2010, 2013–2014 and 2016–2019.

  • Flex-fuel

    Rated in 2009–2012.

Other names on this page

The Oldsmobile Cutlass (1997–1999) carried the same EPA ratings in the years they overlap, so it is covered by this page.

All 29 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2024–2025Malibu3128 / 36311
2023Malibu3027 / 35301
2020–2022Malibu3229 / 36262
2017–2019Malibu Hybrid hybrid4649 / 43263
2016Malibu Hybrid hybrid4647 / 46264
2015Malibu2925 / 36242
2014Malibu2925 / 36243
2013Malibu eAssist hybrid2925 / 36243
2012Malibu2622 / 33203
2011Malibu2622 / 32203
2010Malibu Hybrid hybrid2926 / 34208
2009Malibu Hybrid hybrid2926 / 34206
2008Malibu Hybrid hybrid2724 / 32205
2007Malibu2521 / 31185
2006Malibu2421 / 29195
2005Malibu2521 / 32233
2004Malibu2521 / 31223
2001–2003Malibu2118 / 26211
1999–2000Malibu2319 / 28212
1998Malibu2420 / 30212
1997Malibu2118 / 26211

Version names in the EPA list: Malibu, Malibu eAssist, Malibu Hybrid, Malibu Limited, Malibu Maxx.

Same class, 2025

Toyota Prius57 MPGBMW 5 Series31 MPGNissan Altima31 MPGBMW M17 MPG

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