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2016 Chevrolet Malibu MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu is a midsize car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 30 MPG combined (27 city / 36 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 26 to 30 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2015 model. Among 67 midsize cars rated for 2016, it ranks 23rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,550 a year to fuel.

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Combined 30 MPG 27 MPG city · 36 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,550 15,000 mi/yr · $10.33 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2016 #23 of 67 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu's fuel average is 12.8 km/L (7.8 L/100 km), or 30 MPG combined: 11.5 km/L in the city and 15.3 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	27	11.5	8.7
Highway	36	15.3	6.5
Combined	30	12.8	7.8

How it ranks among 2016 Midsize Cars

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1Nissan Leaf114 MPGe $799
2Toyota Prius56 MPG $830
3Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid46 MPG $1,011
4Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid99 MPGe + 40 MPG $1,027
5Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive84 MPGe $1,085
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23Chevrolet Malibu30 MPG $1,550
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67Ferrari FF13 MPG $4,558

2016 MalibuOther midsize carsClass median: $1,850/yr

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

Malibu MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Malibu	Gas	27 MPG	36 MPG	30 MPG	—	$1,550
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Malibu Limited	Gas	23 MPG	33 MPG	27 MPG	—	$1,722
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic Malibu	Gas	22 MPG	32 MPG	26 MPG	—	$1,788

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.5L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 100 cu ft
Cargo volume: 13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 293 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 7/10

2016 Chevrolet Malibu vs. rivals

vs Ford Fusion 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Malibu saves $53/yr vs Honda Accord 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Same fuel cost vs Mazda 6 32 MPG · $1,453/yr 6 saves $97/yr vs Buick LaCrosse Hybrid 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Malibu saves $111/yr vs Nissan Altima 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Altima saves $50/yr vs Volkswagen Passat 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Malibu saves $53/yr vs Dodge Dart 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Malibu saves $53/yr vs Buick Regal Hybrid 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Malibu saves $111/yr vs Hyundai Elantra 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Elantra saves $50/yr vs Chrysler 200 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Malibu saves $172/yr vs Toyota Corolla 34 MPG · $1,368/yr Corolla saves $182/yr vs Nissan Sentra 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Sentra saves $141/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid (46 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu?

Up to 30 MPG combined (27 city / 36 highway); ratings range from 26 to 30 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu?