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1999 Chevrolet Malibu MPG & fuel economy

The 1999 Chevrolet Malibu is a midsize car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (19 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 21 to 23 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1998 model. Among 44 midsize cars rated for 1999, it ranks 6th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 19 MPG city · 28 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1999 #6 of 44 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1999 Chevrolet Malibu's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City198.112.4
Highway2811.98.4
Combined239.810.2

How it ranks among 1999 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Dodge Stratus27 MPG $1,722
  2. 2Plymouth Breeze27 MPG $1,722
  3. 3Mazda 62626 MPG $1,788
  4. 4Honda Accord24 MPG $1,938
  5. 5Mitsubishi Galant23 MPG $2,022
  6. 6Chevrolet Malibu23 MPG $2,022
  7. 44Bentley Turbo RT12 MPG $4,938
1999 MalibuOther midsize carsClass median: $2,526/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Malibu MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Malibu		 Gas 19 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 3.1L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Malibu		 Gas 17 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
99 cu ft
Cargo volume
16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
386 g/mi

1999 Chevrolet Malibu vs. rivals

vs Oldsmobile Cutlass 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Galant 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Hyundai Sonata 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Malibu saves $92/yr vs Pontiac Grand Prix 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Malibu saves $193/yr vs Honda Accord 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Accord saves $84/yr vs Nissan Maxima 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Malibu saves $193/yr vs Mazda 626 26 MPG · $1,788/yr 626 saves $233/yr vs Dodge Stratus 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Stratus saves $300/yr vs Plymouth Breeze 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Breeze saves $300/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu?

Up to 23 MPG combined (19 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 21 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu?

The 1999 Chevrolet Malibu's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu per year?

About $2,022 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $13.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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