Hybrid and petrol · 1964–2025
Chevrolet Malibu
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Chevrolet Malibu. By the official figures, the 2025 uses 7.6 L/100km, about $2,034 a year in Australia.
- Fuel use
- 7.6 L/100km
- 2025 official
- A year's petrol
- $2,034
- at today's prices in Australia
- On a full tank
- 788 km
- 59.8 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a Malibu costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Australia first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $18.32 per 100 km | $2,034 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $22.31 per 100 km | $2,455 |
| 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.
9th generation, 2016–2027
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
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.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Petrol | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Hybrid | 5.1 L/100km | 55 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Hybrid | 5.1 L/100km | 55 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Hybrid | 5.1 L/100km | 55 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Hybrid | 5.1 L/100km | 55 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Hybrid | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Hybrid | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Hybrid | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Hybrid | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Hybrid | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 1998 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 1997 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 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. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Chevrolet Malibu cost to run a year in Australia?
About $2,034 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.41/L and a typical year's driving in Australia.
How far does a Chevrolet Malibu go on a full tank?
About 788 km 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).
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