Chevrolet Malibu MPG and Fuel Economy
Chevrolet have been manufacturing models of Malibu for 27 years, with the latest vehicle in 2023 having a combined MPG of 30.
The estimated fuel cost for the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu is $1,700 per year.
Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $500 on fuel driving a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu.
🛢 The Chevrolet Malibu will consume roughly 10 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
💨 For every mile driven, the Chevrolet Malibu will emit 292 grams of CO2, which is about 4,380,000 grams of CO2 per year.
🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 209 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the Chevrolet Malibu.
The table below is a complete list of the 27 Chevrolet Malibu fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.
Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.
| Vehicle | Combined MPG | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Chevrolet Malibu | 30 | $1,700 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Malibu | 26 | $2,850 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Malibu | 32 | $1,950 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Malibu | 26 | $2,850 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Malibu | 26 | $2,850 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Malibu | 30 | $2,100 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Malibu | 30 | $2,100 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Malibu | 26 | $2,400 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Malibu | 29 | $2,150 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Malibu | 24 | $2,600 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Malibu | 26 | $2,400 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu | 26 | $2,400 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Malibu | 26 | $2,400 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Malibu | 22 | $2,850 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Malibu | 26 | $2,400 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Malibu | 25 | $2,500 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Malibu | 25 | $2,500 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Malibu | 24 | $2,600 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Malibu | 25 | $2,500 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Malibu | 25 | $2,500 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Malibu | 21 | $3,000 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Malibu | 21 | $3,000 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Malibu | 21 | $3,000 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Malibu | 23 | $2,700 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Malibu | 23 | $2,700 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Malibu | 24 | $2,600 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Malibu | 21 | $3,000 |
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