Chevrolet · 1997–2025 · Gas / Flex-fuel
Chevrolet Malibu MPG by year
The EPA has rated 29 model years of the Chevrolet Malibu, from 1997 to 2025. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2022, at 32 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2025 model is 48% more efficient than the best 1997 model (31 vs. 21 MPG). The 2025 model is 11% more efficient than the median midsize car that year (31 vs. 28 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Malibu, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Malibu model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Gas | 31 MPG | 28 / 36 | 28 | — | 1 | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Gas | 31 MPG | 28 / 36 | 28 | — | 1 | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Gas | 30 MPG | 27 / 35 | 27 | — | 1 | $1,550 |
| 2022 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 26 |
29 / 36 | 27.5 | — | 2 | $1,453 |
| 2021 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 26 |
29 / 36 | 28 | — | 2 | $1,453 |
| 2020 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 26 |
29 / 36 | 28 | — | 2 | $1,453 |
| 2019 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 26 |
29 / 36 | 28 | — | 2 | $1,453 |
| 2018 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 26 |
27 / 36 | 28 | — | 2 | $1,550 |
| 2017 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 26 |
27 / 36 | 27 | — | 2 | $1,550 |
| 2016 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 26 |
27 / 36 | 28 | — | 3 | $1,550 |
| 2015 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 24 |
25 / 36 | 27.5 | — | 2 | $1,603 |
| 2014 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 24 |
25 / 36 | 28 | — | 2 | $1,603 |
| 2013 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 24 |
22 / 33 | 26 | — | 2 | $1,788 |
| 2012 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 20 |
22 / 32 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,788 |
| 2011 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 20 |
22 / 32 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,788 |
| 2010 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 20 |
22 / 33 | 22 | — | 7 | $1,788 |
| 2009 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 20 |
22 / 33 | 22 | — | 5 | $1,788 |
| 2008 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 20 |
22 / 30 | 22 | — | 4 | $1,860 |
| 2007 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 18 |
21 / 31 | 22 | — | 5 | $1,860 |
| 2006 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 19 |
21 / 29 | 21 | — | 5 | $1,938 |
| 2005 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 23 |
21 / 32 | 21 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
| 2004 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 31 | 21 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
| 2003 | Gas | 21 MPG | 18 / 26 | 21 | — | 1 | $2,214 |
| 2002 | Gas | 21 MPG | 18 / 26 | 20.5 | — | 1 | $2,214 |
| 2001 | Gas | 21 MPG | 18 / 26 | 20 | — | 1 | $2,214 |
| 2000 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
19 / 28 | 20 | — | 2 | $2,022 |
| 1999 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
19 / 28 | 20 | — | 2 | $2,022 |
| 1998 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 30 | 21 | — | 2 | $1,938 |
| 1997 | Gas | 21 MPG | 18 / 26 | 20 | — | 1 | $2,214 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Malibu year has the best fuel economy?
The 2019 Chevrolet Malibu, rated up to 32 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,453 a year.
Which Chevrolet Malibu year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1997 model, whose most efficient version is rated 21 MPG combined (about $2,214 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Chevrolet Malibu?
The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu is rated up to 31 MPG combined.