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2016-2025 Chevrolet Malibu MPG & Fuel Cost
10 model years · 26–46 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2025. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2016-2025 Chevrolet Malibu at a glance
The 2016-2025 Chevrolet Malibu covers 10 model years in the EPA database (22 configurations in all), rated 26–46 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2025, costs about $2,090 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Malibu 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD (31 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. The best combined rating in the generation, 46 MPG, was reached in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
2016-2025 Chevrolet Malibu by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Gas | 31 MPG | $2,090 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Gas | 31 MPG | $2,080 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas | 30 MPG | $2,160 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 26–32 MPG | $2,030–$3,100 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas | 26–32 MPG | $2,020–$2,520 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas | 26–32 MPG | $2,070–$3,120 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas, Hybrid | 26–46 MPG | $1,410–$3,120 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas, Hybrid | 26–46 MPG | $1,410–$3,120 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas, Hybrid | 26–46 MPG | $1,410–$3,100 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas, Hybrid | 26–46 MPG | $1,410–$2,530 | First year |
What the 2025 Malibu 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$174
$2,090 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.48
Per 100 miles
$13.93
Five years
$10,450
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$80less a year
Class median $2,170 a year, MY2025
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2025 Chevrolet Malibu MPG
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,080 to $2,090, $10 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 28 | 36 | 31 | $2,090 |
2024 Chevrolet Malibu MPG
31 MPG · $2,080/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration moves from 30 to 31 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,160 to $2,080, $80 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 28 | 36 | 31 | $2,080 |
2023 Chevrolet Malibu MPG
30 MPG · $2,160/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration moves from 32 to 30 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $2,030 to $2,160, $130 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,160 |
2022 Chevrolet Malibu MPG
26–32 MPG · $2,030–$3,100/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,020 to $2,030, $10 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu 1.5L 4-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 36 | 32 | $2,030 |
| Malibu 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 33 | 26 | $3,100 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2021 Chevrolet Malibu MPG
26–32 MPG · $2,020–$2,520/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,070 to $2,020, $50 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu 1.5L 4-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 36 | 32 | $2,020 |
| Malibu 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 33 | 26 | $2,520 |
2020 Chevrolet Malibu MPG
26–32 MPG · $2,070–$3,120/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration moves from 46 to 32 MPG, down 14. Its annual cost goes from $1,410 to $2,070, $660 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu 1.5L 4-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 36 | 32 | $2,070 |
| Malibu 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 32 | 26 | $3,120 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 Chevrolet Malibu MPG
26–46 MPG · $1,410–$3,120/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 46 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,410.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu 1.5L 4-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 36 | 32 | $2,070 |
| Malibu 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 32 | 26 | $3,120 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 49 | 43 | 46 | $1,410 |
2018 Chevrolet Malibu MPG
26–46 MPG · $1,410–$3,120/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 46 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,410.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu 1.5L 4-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 27 | 36 | 30 | $2,150 |
| Malibu 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 32 | 26 | $3,120 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 49 | 43 | 46 | $1,410 |
2017 Chevrolet Malibu MPG
26–46 MPG · $1,410–$3,100/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 46 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,410.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu 1.5L 4-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 27 | 36 | 30 | $2,160 |
| Malibu 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 33 | 26 | $3,100 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 49 | 43 | 46 | $1,410 |
2016 Chevrolet Malibu MPG
26–46 MPG · $1,410–$2,530/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu 1.5L 4-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 27 | 36 | 30 | $2,160 |
| Limited | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 33 | 27 | $2,430 |
| Malibu 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 32 | 26 | $2,530 |
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 47 | 46 | 46 | $1,410 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Malibu 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $2,840 in California and $1,820 in Texas, a $1,020 difference.
- California $2,840
- Washington $2,630
- New York $2,090
- Florida $1,970
- Texas $1,820
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2025 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 2016-2025 Chevrolet Malibu get?
EPA rates the 2016-2025 Chevrolet Malibu at 26–46 MPG combined across 22 configurations and 10 model years. The most efficient version, the 2019 Hybrid 1.8L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 46 MPG (49 city, 43 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 26–32 MPG; Hybrid: 46 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2016-2025 Chevrolet Malibu?
The Hybrid 1.8L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 46 MPG, in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. The lowest top rating, 30 MPG, was in 2023.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2016-2025 Chevrolet Malibu?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
How does the 2016-2025 Chevrolet Malibu compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu) is rated 24–29 MPG combined and costs $2,250–$2,750 a year to fuel; the 2016-2025 model is rated 26–46 MPG and costs $1,410–$3,120 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 Chevrolet Malibu per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Malibu 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,090 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $2,090 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2025 Chevrolet Malibu 100 miles?
About $13.93 per 100 miles for the Malibu 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Malibu 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 28 city and 36 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Malibu 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,090 a year to fuel, $80 less than the class median of $2,170, and less than 5 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 117 rated midsize car configurations for MY2025, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu different from the 2024 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,080 to $2,090, $10 more. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2025 against 1 configuration for 2024. See the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu for that year.