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- MY2000–2025
Chevrolet Malibu MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
26 model years · 2000–2025
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Chevrolet Malibu fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Chevrolet Malibu for 26 model years, 2000 to 2025. Across those years its combined rating runs 18–46 MPG. The latest model year, 2025, has 1 configuration rated 31 MPG combined and costing $2,090 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2019 Hybrid 1.8L 4-cyl FWD, at 46 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 21 MPG in 1997.
Chevrolet Malibu MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-2025 (E2XX) Generation page | |||
| 2025 | 31 | — | $2,090 |
| 2024 | 31 | — | $2,080 |
| 2023 | 30 | — | $2,160 |
| 2022 | 26–32 | — | $2,030–$3,100 |
| 2021 | 26–32 | — | $2,020–$2,520 |
| 2020 | 26–32 | — | $2,070–$3,120 |
| 2019 | 26–32 | 46 | $1,410–$3,120 |
| 2018 | 26–30 | 46 | $1,410–$3,120 |
| 2017 | 26–30 | 46 | $1,410–$3,100 |
| 2016 | 26–30 | 46 | $1,410–$2,530 |
| 2013-2015 (Epsilon II) Generation page | |||
| 2015 | 24–29 | — | $2,250–$2,750 |
| 2014 | 24–29 | 28 | $2,260–$2,750 |
| 2013 | 24–26 | 29 | $2,280–$2,750 |
| 2008-2012 (7th gen) Generation page | |||
| 2012 | 20–26 | — | $2,550–$3,300 |
| 2011 | 20–26 | — | $2,550–$3,280 |
| 2010 | 20–26 | 29 | $2,250–$3,270 |
| 2009 | 20–26 | 29 | $2,250–$3,270 |
| 2008 | 20–25 | 27 | $2,420–$3,270 |
| 2004-2007 (6th gen) Generation page | |||
| 2007 | 18–25 | — | $2,610–$3,630 |
| 2006 | 19–24 | — | $2,720–$3,440 |
| 2005 | 23–25 | — | $2,610–$2,840 |
| 2004 | 22–25 | — | $2,610–$2,970 |
| 2000-2003 (5th gen) Generation page | |||
| 2003 | 21 | — | $3,110 |
| 2002 | 21 | — | $3,110 |
| 2001 | 21 | — | $3,110 |
| 2000 | 21–23 | — | $2,840–$3,110 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Chevrolet Malibu generations
5 generations between 2000 and 2025. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2016-2025 Chevrolet Malibu (E2XX)
26–46 MPG · $1,410–$3,120/yr
2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu (Epsilon II)
24–29 MPG · $2,250–$2,750/yr
2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu (7th gen)
20–29 MPG · $2,250–$3,300/yr
2004-2007 Chevrolet Malibu (6th gen)
18–25 MPG · $2,610–$3,630/yr
2000-2003 Chevrolet Malibu (5th gen)
21–23 MPG · $2,840–$3,110/yr
2025 powertrain options
Chevrolet Malibu MPG history, 1997–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 21–23 |
| 1998 | 21–24 |
| 1997 | 21 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Chevrolet Malibu's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Chevrolet Malibu run 18–46 MPG across model years 2000 to 2025. The latest year, 2025, is rated 31 MPG.
Which Chevrolet Malibu model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 1.8L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 46 MPG.
How much does a Chevrolet Malibu cost to fuel per year?
For MY2025, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,090 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,090.
Has the Chevrolet Malibu's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 23 MPG in 2000 to 31 MPG in 2025, 8 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 21 MPG.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Chevrolet Malibu?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2008 to 2019 (27–46 MPG).
Which Chevrolet Malibu model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2002, 2003. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.