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2025 Chevrolet Malibu Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions

2015–2025 model years24 variantsUp to 46 MPG combined
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2025 Chevrolet Malibu Specs at a Glance

The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu gets 31 mpg combined on the 1.5L Front-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 3,223 lbs, measures 193.7 in long. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.

Combined MPG
31 mpg (28 city / 36 hwy)
Best configuration: 1.5L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Engine
1.5L 4-cyl
1.5L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Curb weight
3,223 lbs
Heaviest recorded configuration: MALIBU PREMIER 4DR SEDAN
Length
193.7 in · 72.8 in wide · 57.5 in tall
Wheelbase
111.4 in
NHTSA overall
5-star (2024)

2025 Chevrolet Malibu trims and MPG

TrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombined
Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 · 1.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive283631

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Chevrolet Malibu — All Years Overview

YearTrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombinedFuel
2025Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 · 1.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive283631Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 · 1.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive283631Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 · 1.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive273530Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 · 1.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive293632Regular Gasoline
2022Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic 9-spdFront-Wheel Drive223326Premium Gasoline
2021Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 · 1.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive293632Regular Gasoline
2021Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic 9-spdFront-Wheel Drive223326Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 · 1.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive293632Regular Gasoline
2020Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic 9-spdFront-Wheel Drive223226Premium Gasoline
2019Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 · 1.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive293632Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 · 1.8LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive494346Regular Gasoline
2019Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic 9-spdFront-Wheel Drive223226Premium Gasoline
2018Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 · 1.8LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive494346Regular Gasoline
2018Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 · 1.5LAutomatic 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive273630Regular Gasoline
2018Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic 9-spdFront-Wheel Drive223226Premium Gasoline
2017Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 · 1.8LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive494346Regular Gasoline
2017Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 · 1.5LAutomatic 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive273630Regular Gasoline
2017Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic 9-spdFront-Wheel Drive223326Premium Gasoline
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive233327Regular Gasoline
2016Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive223226Regular Gasoline
2016Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 · 1.8LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive474646Regular Gasoline
2016Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 · 1.5LAutomatic 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive273630Regular Gasoline
2015Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive212924Regular Gasoline
2015Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive253629Regular Gasoline

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Chevrolet Malibu — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?

The Chevrolet Malibu is EPA-rated at up to 46 MPG combined (49 city / 43 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2019 model year.

What engine does the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu have?

The Chevrolet Malibu uses a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.

What years of the Chevrolet Malibu are covered here?

This page documents 24 verified Chevrolet Malibu configurations across model years 2015–2025.

Which model year of the Chevrolet Malibu is the most fuel efficient?

The 2019 Chevrolet Malibu holds the highest combined rating at 46 MPG; the 2015 sits lowest at 29 MPG, a difference of 17 MPG (about 59%) across the 11 rated years on file.

How many engine options does the Chevrolet Malibu have?

The records list 4 distinct displacements for the Chevrolet Malibu — 1.5L, 1.8L, 2L, 2.5L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.

Is the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?

Every Chevrolet Malibu configuration on record here is Front-Wheel Drive; no alternative drivetrain appears in the 2015–2025 data.

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