Chevrolet Malibu Gas Mileage (MPG)
Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Chevrolet Malibu's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.
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Chevrolet Malibu Gas Mileage
| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | med | none | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 75 | 19.9 |
| flat | med | none | 0 | 15 | 10 | 75 | 75 | 19.0 | ||
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | med | none | 12 | 20 | 18 | 51 | 75 | 19.5 |
| Averages | flat | med | none | 12 | 20 | 18 | 51 | 75 | 19.5 | |
| With the 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 engine, 4-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu fuel economy has been averaging
19.5 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2006 Chevrolet Malibus in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (about 51 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (20 percent), in the suburbs (18 percent), and in heavy traffic (12 percent). In addition the average 2006 Chevrolet Malibu in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Chevrolet Malibu MPG
| Chevrolet Malibu Fuel Economy: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
So far the dash display average is fluctuating between 37 and 40 mpg with mixed interstate (65%)/suburban (35%), "light accelerator foot," speed limit driving; at least 40% better than my prior V6 Toyota Solara. |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Wanted something fairly roomy, but cheap to run. It has filled the bill in that respect. |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good overall. Highway mpg can be 30-32 mpg. In city driving (stop and go) with short trips more like 18-19 mpg. |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My fuel economy has been better than the EPA ratings. Having said that I don't drive the car hard. |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
2.4 liter 4 gets 30+ on the highway. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding highway fuel economy. City fuel economy could be better but my driving is limited to fairly short distances with mostly stop and go. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I drive 50 miles each way to work and the highway mileage is excellent |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very good, 21 in fixed driving, up to 33 on the highway. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My V6 Malibu gets 28 mpg average which is rather good and only 2-3 mpg less than the 4 cyl. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
30-32 mpg on I70 from Indy to KC at 70 mph, 24 around town. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
In town is only OK...maybe 22-24 MPG. On the highway on level stretches, 42-43 MPG is very common. 16 gallon fuel tank give you plenty of travel range on the highway. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
When minded about keeping it mellow on the road acceleration and speed wise, it does deliver a good gas mileage on long hauls. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
With the 4 cylinder 4 speed, fuel economy is very competitive. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Surprisingly good highway fuel economy for a vehicle with this level of performance. Driven sedately, can achieve > 30 mpg highway. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Get mid 30s on the road, mid 20s around town, from a large mid-size car! |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
good mpg with 4 cyl |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good fuel economy is what everyone is after now and the Malibu is decent. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
With the new six speed automatic, it gets the highest rating of any car in its class. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It does better than RPA predicts at 60 mph or less. MUCH better. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Gets about 26-27mpg in real-world driving - city commute of ~10mi one way. Great fuel economy for a bigger car. |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
At the time was at the upper range of fuel economy for size of vehicle needed. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Last trip from Edmonton to Vancouver averaged 6.1L/100km. Best has been 5.9L/100km |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great gas mileage for a mid-size. You can apply the money you save on gas to pay for the transmission rebuild. |
| 2004 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I get 31.8 mpg on the highway, 28 in town. |
| 2004 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Amazing fuel economy for a mid-sized peppy V6 engine. Good compromise of more than adequate power and well-above average fuel economy. Reviewers have noted the tranny is tweaked to favour fuel economy over towing ability -- perfect for most drivers. |
| Chevrolet Malibu Fuel Economy: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
V6 is 5 mpg less than 4 cyl. The 4 cylinder has sufficient power but the V6 is more responsive. |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
too low for a 4 cylinder |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
gets mid teens in the city hilly driving |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 201-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
To get something close in horsepower, you need a 6 cylinder and the inherently lower fuel economy that comes with that vs. a 4 cyl. |
| 2004 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Less than manufacturers claim |
