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2013 Chevrolet Malibu MPG & fuel economy

The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu is a midsize car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 26 MPG combined (22 city / 33 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 24 to 26 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2012 model. Among 59 midsize cars rated for 2013, it ranks 27th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,788 a year to fuel.

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Combined 26 MPG 22 MPG city · 33 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,788 15,000 mi/yr · $11.92 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2013 #27 of 59 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 14.0 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	22	9.4	10.7
Highway	33	14.0	7.1
Combined	26	11.1	9.0

How it ranks among 2013 Midsize Cars

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1Nissan Leaf115 MPGe $783
2Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid95 MPGe + 50 MPG $887
3Toyota Prius48 MPG $969
4Ford Fusion Plug-in Hybrid88 MPGe + 38 MPG $1,122
5Ford C-MAX Plug-in Hybrid88 MPGe + 38 MPG $1,122
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27Chevrolet Malibu26 MPG $1,788
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59Ferrari FF13 MPG $4,558

2013 MalibuOther midsize carsClass median: $1,911/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

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Malibu	Gas	22 MPG	33 MPG	26 MPG	—	$1,788
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Malibu	Gas	21 MPG	29 MPG	24 MPG	—	$1,938

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 95 cu ft
Cargo volume: 16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 341 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 7/10

2013 Chevrolet Malibu vs. rivals

vs Buick Regal 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Malibu saves $149/yr vs Volkswagen Passat 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Dart 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Dart saves $185/yr vs Buick Regal Hybrid 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Regal Hybrid saves $185/yr vs Kia Optima 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Optima saves $66/yr vs Ford Fusion 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Fusion saves $185/yr vs Dodge Challenger 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Malibu saves $426/yr vs Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Malibu Hybrid saves $185/yr vs Nissan Maxima 22 MPG · $2,693/yr Malibu saves $905/yr vs Mazda Speed 3 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Malibu saves $1,033/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid (29 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu?

Up to 26 MPG combined (22 city / 33 highway); ratings range from 24 to 26 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu?