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2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 24–29 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2015. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu at a glance
The 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu covers 3 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 24–29 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2015, costs about $2,250 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Malibu 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (29 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2014 and 2015.
2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu by model year
What the 2015 Malibu 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$188
$2,250 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.75
Per 100 miles
$15.00
Five years
$11,250
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$680less a year
Class median $2,930 a year, MY2015
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 Chevrolet Malibu MPG
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,260 to $2,250, $10 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu 2.5L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,250 |
| Malibu 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,750 |
2014 Chevrolet Malibu MPG
24–29 MPG · $2,260–$2,750/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,280 to $2,260, $20 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu 2.5L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,260 |
| Malibu 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,750 |
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eAssist (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 35 | 28 | $2,310 |
2013 Chevrolet Malibu MPG
24–29 MPG · $2,280–$2,750/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu 2.5L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 33 | 26 | $2,500 |
| Malibu 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,750 |
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eAssist (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,280 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Malibu 2.5L 4-cyl FWD: $3,060 in California and $1,970 in Texas, a $1,090 difference.
- California $3,060
- Washington $2,840
- New York $2,250
- Florida $2,130
- Texas $1,970
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2015 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2000-2003 (5th gen)
- 2004-2007 (6th gen)
- 2008-2012 (7th gen)
- 2013-2015 (Epsilon II)
- 2016-2025 (E2XX)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu get?
EPA rates the 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu at 24–29 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2015 Malibu 2.5L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 29 MPG (25 city, 36 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 24–29 MPG; Hybrid: 28–29 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu?
Every model year of the 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu tops out at 29 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2014 and 2015.
How does the 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu) is rated 20–29 MPG combined and costs $2,250–$3,300 a year to fuel; the 2013-2015 model is rated 24–29 MPG and costs $2,250–$2,750 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Malibu 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,250 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,250–$2,750 a year. That is a $500 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu 100 miles?
About $15.00 per 100 miles for the Malibu 2.5L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $15.00 and $18.33 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Malibu 2.5L 4-cyl FWD is rated 25 city and 36 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 11 MPG.
How does the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Malibu 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,250 a year to fuel, $680 less than the class median of $2,930, and less than 8 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 199 rated midsize car configurations for MY2015, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu different from the 2014 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,260 to $2,250, $10 less. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2015 against 3 configurations for 2014. See the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu for that year.