Hybrid and petrol · 1964–2025

Chevrolet Malibu

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Chevrolet Malibu. By the official figures, the 2025 uses 7.6 L/100km: 37 mpg UK, 31 mpg US.

Chevrolet Malibu in black
Fuel use
7.6 L/100km
2025 official
UK mpg
37 mpg
US mpg
31 mpg
On a full tank
788 km
59.8 L tank

What a Malibu costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$22.31 per 100 km$2,455
Australia$2.41/L petrol$18.29 per 100 km$2,030
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£21.30 per 100 miles£1,491
United States$4.35/gal petrol$14.05 per 100 miles$1,896

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Chevrolet Malibu, 2022

Specs for the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu LS 1.5L Turbo CVT (US-market petrol); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,933 mm
Width
1,854 mm
Height
1,468 mm
Wheelbase
2,830 mm
Turning circle
11.3 m
Kerb weight
1,422 kg
Boot
445 L
Towing (braked)
454 kg

Engine

Engine
1.5 L turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,500 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
119 kW
Torque
249 Nm
Gearbox
Continuously variable automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.4 L/100km
Fuel tank
59.8 L

Safety

NHTSA overall
★★★★☆

Ownership

Tyres
P205/65R16

9th generation, 2016–2027

Specs for the 1.5 turbo LT sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
9th generation
Built
2016-2027
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,933 mm
Width
1,854 mm
Height
1,463 mm
Wheelbase
2,829 mm
Kerb weight
1,450 kg
Boot
447 L

Engine

Engine
1.5 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,490 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
120 kW
Torque
250 Nm
Gearbox
CVT

Economy

Fuel tank
59 L
Minimum petrol
87 RON

Safety

NHTSA overall
★★★★★

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes

8th generation (V300), 2013–2015

Specs for the 2.4 CD sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
8th generation (V300)
Built
2013-2015
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,859 mm
Width
1,854 mm
Height
1,463 mm
Wheelbase
2,738 mm
Kerb weight
1,605 kg
Boot
462 L

Engine

Engine
2.4 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
2,229 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
170 kW
Torque
330 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9.4 L/100km
Fuel tank
70 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2013
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2012
Airbags
6

7th generation, 2008–2012

Specs for the 2.4 LT sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
7th generation
Built
2008-2012
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,866 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Height
1,457 mm
Wheelbase
2,795 mm
Kerb weight
1,560 kg
Boot
445 L

Engine

Engine
2.4 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
2,421 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
167 kW
Torque
300 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9.6 L/100km
Fuel tank
62 L
Minimum petrol
87 RON

Safety

NHTSA overall
★★★★★

6th generation, 2004–2007

Specs for the 2.2 sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
6th generation
Built
2004-2007
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,783 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
1,461 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
Kerb weight
1,510 kg
Boot
433 L

Engine

Engine
2.2 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
3,500 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
149 kW
Torque
298 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
8.6 L/100km
Fuel tank
62 L
Minimum petrol
87 RON

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2025Petrol7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2024Petrol7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2023Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2022Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2021Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2020Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2019Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2019Hybrid5.1 L/100km55 mpg46 mpg—
2018Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2018Hybrid5.1 L/100km55 mpg46 mpg—
2017Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2017Hybrid5.1 L/100km55 mpg46 mpg—
2016Petrol8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2016Hybrid5.1 L/100km55 mpg46 mpg—
2015Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2014Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2014Hybrid8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2013Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2013Hybrid8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2012Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2011Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2010Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2010Hybrid8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2009Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2009Hybrid8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2008Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2008Hybrid8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2007Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2006Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2005Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2004Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2003Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2002Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2001Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2000Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
1999Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
1998Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
1997Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—

Chevrolet Malibu questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Chevrolet Malibu?

The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu uses 7.6 L/100km by its official figures: 37 mpg in UK gallons and 31 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Chevrolet Malibu cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,455 in New Zealand, $2,030 in Australia, £1,491 in United Kingdom, $1,896 in United States.

How far does a Chevrolet Malibu go on a full tank?

About 788 km (490 miles) from its 59.8 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a Chevrolet Malibu tow?

454 kg braked, for the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu LS 1.5L Turbo CVT (US-market petrol).

How big is the Chevrolet Malibu's boot?

445 L, for the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu LS 1.5L Turbo CVT (US-market petrol).

Cars like the Malibu

From other makes, closest in what they use.

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Xe

2015–2024

7.6 L/100km · 37 mpg

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CLA250

2013–2020

7.7 L/100km · 36 mpg

Mazda

Mazda6

2002–2023

7.4 L/100km · 38 mpg

BMW

5 Series

1984–2027

7.8 L/100km · 36 mpg

Toyota

Crown

1970–2026

7.8 L/100km · 36 mpg

Kia

Forte

2010–2024

7.8 L/100km · 36 mpg

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