Chevrolet Malibu Maxx: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Chevrolet Malibu Maxx across 4 model years, from the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx through the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx. The most recent 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx returns 21 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx at 23 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Chevrolet Malibu Maxx page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Chevrolet Malibu Maxx. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2006 | 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2005 | 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2004 | 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,700 |
How the Chevrolet Malibu Maxx compares against the Large Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Chevrolet Malibu Maxx against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Large Cars class for the 2007 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.