Chevrolet Malibu MPG & Fuel Economy
The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu gets up to 46 MPG combined (49 city / 43 highway) in EPA testing.
Latest model year (2025):
The Chevrolet Malibu gets up to 31 MPG combined (28 city / 36 highway) in the Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L trim.
Chevrolet Malibu MPG — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Fuel | City (MPG) | Hwy (MPG) | Combined (MPG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 36 | 31 |
| 2024 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 36 | 31 |
| 2023 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 35 | 30 |
| 2022 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 36 | 32 |
| 2022 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 33 | 26 |
| 2021 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 36 | 32 |
| 2021 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 33 | 26 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 36 | 32 |
| 2020 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 32 | 26 |
| 2019 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 36 | 32 |
| 2019 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Regular Gasoline | 49 | 43 | 46 |
| 2019 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 32 | 26 |
| 2018 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Regular Gasoline | 49 | 43 | 46 |
| 2018 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 36 | 30 |
| 2018 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 32 | 26 |
| 2017 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Regular Gasoline | 49 | 43 | 46 |
| 2017 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 36 | 30 |
| 2017 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 33 | 26 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 33 | 27 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 32 | 26 |
| 2016 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Regular Gasoline | 47 | 46 | 46 |
| 2016 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 36 | 30 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 36 | 29 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Chevrolet Malibu MPG FAQ
What is the MPG of the Chevrolet Malibu?
The Chevrolet Malibu gets up to 46 MPG combined (49 city / 43 highway) in the 2025 model year. Fuel economy varies by engine and trim — see the full table above for details.
Which Chevrolet Malibu trim has the best fuel economy?
The Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L trim offers the best combined fuel economy at 46 MPG. Smaller engines and front-wheel-drive configurations typically achieve the highest MPG.
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