When equipped with a 1.5-liter turbo engine, the 2018 Chevy Malibu offers an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 27 mpg, 36 mpg and 30 mpg in the city, on the highway and in combined driving conditions. Similarly, the Premier trim delivers 22 mpg, 32 mpg and 26 mpg in the city. On the highways and in combined driving conditions. With a fuel tank capacity of 15.8 gallons, the L, LS and LT trims offer a driving range of 427/569/498 in city/highway/combined driving conditions.
The Premier trim is not very fuel efficient and can travel 348/505/411 miles in city/highway/combined driving conditions. Some of the rivals like the Honda Accord are more fuel efficient, offering 30/38/33 mpg in city/highway/combined driving conditions. However, with a fuel tank of 14.8 gallons, the Honda Accord can travel 444/562/503 in city/highway/combined driving conditions. Even the 2022 Malibu mpg figures are better than the 2018 model, courtesy of well-tuned CVT.
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2018 Chevrolet Malibu MPG and Range
| Trim Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range in Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A) LS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A) LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A) Premier 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) LS Fleet 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A) +2 More | 27 mpg | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | 15.8 gal. | 426.6/568.8 mi. |
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2018 Chevrolet Malibu vs. Competitor's MPG and Range
| Car Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range in Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Chevrolet Malibu | 22 - 27 mpg | 32 - 36 mpg | 26 - 30 mpg | 15.8 gal. | 347.60/505.60 - 426.60 / 568.80 mi. |
| 2018 Kia Optima hybrid Sedan | 39 mpg | 46 mpg | 42 mpg | 15.9 gal. | 620.10 / 731.40 mi. |
| 2018 Mazda 6 | 23 - 26 mpg | 31 - 35 mpg | 26 - 29 mpg | 16.4 gal. | 377.20 / 508.40 - 426.40 / 574.00 mi. |
| 2018 Honda Accord | 15 - 30 mpg | 32 - 38 mpg | 26 - 33 mpg | 14.8 gal. | 325.6/473.6 - 444.0/562.4 mi. |
| 2018 Honda Civic | 28 - 32 mpg | 40 - 42 mpg | 32 - 36 mpg | 12.4 gal. | 330.0/435.6 - 396.8/520.8 mi. |
| 2018 Ford Focus | 24 - 30 mpg | 34 - 40 mpg | 28 - 34 mpg | 12.4 gal. | 297.6/421.6 - 520.0/650.0 mi. |
| 2018 Honda Civic Si | 28 mpg | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | 12.4 gal. | 333.5/449.5 - 347.2/471.2 mi. |
| 2018 Acura TLX | 20 - 23 mpg | 29 - 33 mpg | 23 - 27 mpg | 17.2 gal. | 344.0/498.8 - 395.6/567.6 mi. |
| 2018 Volkswagen Passat | 19 - 25 mpg | 28 - 36 mpg | 22 - 29 mpg | 18.5 gal. | 351.50 / 518.00 - 462.50 / 666.00 mi. |
| 2018 Ford Fusion | 17 - 21 mpg | 26 - 32 mpg | 20 - 25 mpg | 16.5 - 17.5 gal. | 306.0/468.0 - 360.0/522.0 mi. |
| 2018 Hyundai Sonata | 23 - 28 mpg | 32 - 37 mpg | 26 - 31 mpg | 18.5 gal. | 425.50 / 592.00 - 518.00 / 684.50 mi. |
| 2018 Kia Optima | 22 - 28 mpg | 31 - 37 mpg | 25 - 31 mpg | 18.5 gal. | 407.00 / 573.50 - 518.00 / 684.50 mi. |
| 2018 Mazda 3 | 25 - 28 mpg | 34 - 38 mpg | 29 - 31 mpg | 13.2 gal. | 330.00 / 448.80 - 369.60 / 501.60 mi. |
| 2018 Chevrolet Cruze | 27 - 29 mpg | 39 - 40 mpg | 32 - 33 mpg | 13.7 gal. | 369.9/548.0 - 458.2/568.8 mi. |
| 2018 Chevrolet Impala | 18 - 22 mpg | 28 - 30 mpg | 22 - 25 mpg | 18.5 gal. | 329.4/414.8 - 407.0/555.0 mi. |
| 2018 Nissan Maxima | 21 mpg | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | 18 gal. | 378.00 / 540.00 mi. |
| 2018 Nissan Sentra | 26 - 29 mpg | 32 - 37 mpg | 28 - 32 mpg | 13.2 gal. | - |
| 2018 Subaru Impreza | 23 - 28 mpg | 31 - 38 mpg | 26 - 32 mpg | 13.2 gal. | 303.60 / 409.20 - 369.60 / 501.60 mi. |
| 2018 Subaru WRX | 18 - 21 mpg | 24 - 27 mpg | 21 - 23 mpg | 15.9 gal. | 286.20 / 381.60 - 333.90 / 429.30 mi. |
| 2018 Toyota Camry | 22 - 29 mpg | 32 - 41 mpg | 26 - 34 mpg | 14.5 - 16 gal. | 352.00 / 512.00 - 448.00 / 624.00 mi. |
| 2018 Acura ILX | 25 mpg | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | 13.2 gal. | 304.0/432.0 - 330.0/462.0 mi. |
| 2018 Toyota Corolla | 27 - 30 mpg | 35 - 40 mpg | 30 - 34 mpg | 13.2 gal. | 356.40 / 462.00 - 396.00 / 528.00 mi. |
| 2018 Volkswagen Jetta | 24 - 28 mpg | 33 - 40 mpg | 28 - 33 mpg | 14.5 gal. | 348.00 / 478.50 - 406.00 / 580.00 mi. |
| 2018 Ford Fusion hybrid Sedan | 43 mpg | 41 mpg | 42 mpg | 14 gal. | 390.0/572.0 - 602.0/574.0 mi. |
| 2018 Audi A4 | 21 - 27 mpg | 30 - 37 mpg | 24 - 31 mpg | 15.3 gal. | 343.2/462.0 - 413.10 / 566.10 mi. |
| 2018 Hyundai Elantra | 22 - 32 mpg | 30 - 40 mpg | 25 - 35 mpg | 14 gal. | 308.00 / 420.00 - 448.0/560.0 mi. |
2017 Chevrolet Malibu MPG and Range
| Trim Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range in Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A) LS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A) LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A) Premier 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) LS Fleet 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A) +2 More | 27 mpg | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | 13 gal. | - |
2017 Chevrolet Malibu vs. Competitor's MPG and Range
| Car Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range in Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Kia Optima hybrid Sedan | 39 mpg | 46 mpg | 42 mpg | 15.9 gal. | 620.10 / 731.40 mi. |
| 2017 Mazda 3 | 25 - 28 mpg | 34 - 37 mpg | 29 - 32 mpg | 13.2 gal. | 330.00 / 448.80 - 369.60 / 488.40 mi. |
| 2017 Chevrolet Cruze | 28 - 30 mpg | 39 - 40 mpg | 32 - 34 mpg | 13.7 gal. | 363.00 / 484.00 - 411.00 / 548.00 mi. |
| 2017 Chevrolet Impala | 17 (2016) - 22 mpg | 25 - 30 mpg | 20 - 25 mpg | 18.5 gal. | 314.50 / 462.50 - 407.00 / 555.00 mi. |
| 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | 23 - 27 mpg | 30 - 34 mpg | 26 - 30 mpg | 14.5 - 15.5 gal. | 333.50 / 435.00 - 418.50 / 527.00 mi. |
| 2017 Chevrolet Malibu hybrid Sedan | 49 mpg | 43 mpg | 46 mpg | 13 gal. | 637.00 / 559.00 mi. |
| 2017 Nissan Sentra | 26 - 29 mpg | 32 - 37 mpg | 28 - 32 mpg | 13.2 gal. | 343.20 / 422.40 - 382.80 / 488.40 mi. |
| 2017 Subaru Impreza | 23 - 28 mpg | 31 - 38 mpg | 26 - 32 mpg | 13.2 gal. | - |
| 2017 Subaru WRX | 18 - 20 mpg | 24 - 27 mpg | 21 - 23 mpg | 15.9 gal. | 286.20 / 381.60 - 318.00 / 429.30 mi. |
| 2017 Toyota Camry | 21 - 24 mpg | 30 - 33 mpg | 24 - 27 mpg | 17 gal. | 357.00 / 510.00 - 408.00 / 561.00 mi. |
| 2017 Toyota Corolla | 27 - 30 mpg | 35 - 40 mpg | 30 - 34 mpg | 13.2 gal. | 356.40 / 462.00 - 396.00 / 528.00 mi. |
| 2017 Volkswagen Jetta | 25 - 28 mpg | 35 - 40 mpg | 29 - 33 mpg | 14.5 gal. | 362.50 / 507.50 - 406.00 / 580.00 mi. |
| 2017 Ford Fusion | 17 - 21 mpg | 26 - 32 mpg | 20 - 25 mpg | 16.5 - 18 gal. | 297.50 / 455.00 - 350.00 / 507.50 mi. |
| 2017 Hyundai Elantra | 22 - 32 mpg | 30 - 40 mpg | 25 - 35 mpg | 14 gal. | 308.00 / 420.00 - 448.00 / 560.00 mi. |
| 2017 Hyundai Sonata hybrid Sedan | 38 - 39 mpg | 43 - 45 mpg | 40 - 42 mpg | 15.9 gal. | 604.20 / 683.70 - 620.10 / 715.50 mi. |
| 2017 Kia Optima | 22 - 28 mpg | 31 - 37 mpg | 25 - 31 mpg | 18.5 gal. | 407.00 / 573.50 - 518.00 / 684.50 mi. |
| 2017 Buick Regal Sedan | 19 - 21 mpg | 27 - 30 mpg | 22 - 24 mpg | 18 gal. | - |
| 2017 Chevrolet Cruze diesel Sedan | 30 - 31 mpg | 47 - 52 mpg | 37 mpg | 13.7 gal. | 411.00 / 712.40 - 424.70 / 643.90 mi. |
| 2017 Nissan Altima | 22 - 27 mpg | 32 - 39 mpg | 26 - 31 mpg | 18 gal. | 396.00 / 576.00 - 486.00 / 702.00 mi. |
| 2017 Chevrolet Malibu | 22 - 27 mpg | 32 - 36 mpg | 26 - 30 mpg | 13 - 15.8 gal. | 347.60 / 521.40 - 351.00 / 468.00 mi. |
| 2017 Honda Accord | 21 - 27 mpg | 32 - 36 mpg | 25 - 30 mpg | 17.2 gal. | - |
| 2017 Honda Civic | 28 - 32 mpg | 40 - 42 mpg | 32 - 36 mpg | 12.4 gal. | - |
| 2017 Ford Focus | 25 - 30 mpg | 34 - 40 mpg | 28 - 34 mpg | 12.4 gal. | 310.00 / 421.60 - 372.00 / 496.00 mi. |
| 2017 Honda Civic Si | 28 mpg | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | 12.4 gal. | 347.20 / 471.20 mi. |
| 2017 Volkswagen Passat | 20 - 23 mpg | 28 - 34 mpg | 23 - 27 mpg | 18.5 gal. | - |
| 2017 Ford Fusion hybrid Sedan | 43 mpg | 41 mpg | 42 mpg | 14 gal. | 602.00 / 574.00 mi. |
| 2017 Hyundai Sonata | 21 - 28 mpg | 31 - 36 mpg | 26 - 31 mpg | 18.5 gal. | 388.50 / 555.00 - 518.00 / 666.00 mi. |
2016 Chevrolet Malibu MPG and Range
| Trim Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range in Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Premier 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) LT w/2LT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) LT w/1LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A) LS Fleet 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A) LS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A) L 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A) +2 More | 27 mpg | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | 13 gal. | 351.00 / 481.00 mi. |
2016 Chevrolet Malibu vs. Competitor's MPG and Range
| Car Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range in Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Nissan Altima | 22 - 27 mpg | 32 - 39 mpg | 26 - 31 mpg | 18 gal. | 396.0/576.0 - 486.00 / 702.00 mi. |
| 2016 Nissan Maxima | 22 mpg | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | 18 gal. | 396.00 / 540.00 mi. |
| 2016 Honda Accord | 21 - 27 mpg | 34 - 37 mpg | 26 - 31 mpg | 17.2 gal. | 361.20 / 584.80 - 464.40 / 636.40 mi. |
| 2016 Honda Civic | 25 - 31 mpg | 40 - 42 mpg | 31 - 35 mpg | 12.4 gal. | - |
| 2016 Volkswagen Passat | 20 - 25 mpg | 28 - 38 mpg | 23 - 29 mpg | 18.5 gal. | 370.00 / 518.00 - 462.50 / 703.00 mi. |
| 2016 Ford Fusion | 22 mpg | 31 - 34 mpg | 25 - 26 mpg | 16.5 - 17.5 gal. | 363.00 / 544.50 - 385.00 / 542.50 mi. |
| 2016 Hyundai Azera | 19 - 20 mpg | 28 - 29 mpg | 22 - 23 mpg | 18.5 gal. | - |
| 2016 Kia Optima | 22 - 28 mpg | 32 - 39 mpg | 25 - 32 mpg | 18.5 gal. | 407.00 / 592.00 - 518.00 / 721.50 mi. |
| 2016 Mazda 6 | 25 - 26 mpg | 37 - 38 mpg | 29 - 31 mpg | 16.4 gal. | 410.00 / 606.80 - 426.40 / 623.20 mi. |
| 2016 Chevrolet Malibu | 22 - 27 mpg | 33 - 37 mpg | 26 - 31 mpg | 13 - 15.8 gal. | 347.60 / 521.40 - 351.00/481.00 mi. |
| 2016 Chrysler 200 | 18 - 23 mpg | 29 - 36 mpg | 22 - 28 mpg | 15.8 gal. | 284.40 / 458.20 - 363.40 / 568.80 mi. |
| 2016 Subaru Legacy | 20 - 26 mpg | 29 - 36 mpg | 23 - 30 mpg | 18.5 gal. | 370.00 / 536.50 - 481.00 / 666.00 mi. |
| 2016 Toyota Camry | 21 - 25 mpg | 31 - 35 mpg | 25 - 28 mpg | 17 gal. | 357.00 / 527.00 - 425.00 / 595.00 mi. |
| 2016 Volkswagen CC | 17 - 22 mpg | 25 - 32 mpg | 20 - 25 mpg | 18.5 gal. | 314.50 / 462.50 - 407.00 / 573.50 mi. |
| 2016 Hyundai Sonata | 23 - 28 mpg | 31 - 38 mpg | 25 - 32 mpg | 18.5 gal. | 425.50 / 592.00 - 518.00 / 703.00 mi. |
