Against 441 other 4-cyl cars rated 2014–2016, the Malibu Limited sits right on their 27.4 mpg average.
Every Chevrolet Malibu Limited engine, compared
The Chevrolet Malibu Limited was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 23 / 33 | 2016–2016 | $1,422 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Prius gets 52.5 mpg, the Hyundai Elantra 32.3 mpg and the Nissan Altima 28.5 mpg, next to 27 mpg for the 2016 Malibu Limited. The Malibu Limited costs the most of them to run: $691 a year more than the Toyota Prius.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2016) | $0.119 |
| Fuel per year | $1,422 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,110 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2014–2016 | +$21 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,300 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited gives up 10 mpg in town: 33 on the highway against 23 in the city, $506 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2016) | 23 mpg | $1,670 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 33 mpg | $1,164 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +10 mpg (43%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Malibu Limited changed over the years
Combined figure across the 1 model year the Malibu Limited was rated in, all of them at 27 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 23 / 33 | 1 | $1,422 |
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How we count
This page rests on 1 EPA ratings of the Chevrolet Malibu Limited — 1 engine across 2016–2016. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,300. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited get?
27 mpg combined, 23 city and 33 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2016 the Malibu Limited has averaged 27 mpg.
Does the Malibu Limited get better gas mileage than the Toyota Prius?
No: 27 mpg for the 2016 Malibu Limited against 52.5 for the 2017 Toyota Prius, about $691 a year more to run.
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