Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
46 MPG The 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid is EPA-rated at 46 MPG combined (49 city / 43 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 326 gallons, $1043 a year in fuel, or $0.070 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2008–2019 run it averages 38.4 MPG, improving by 19 MPG over 7 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.054 | $543 | $815 | $1087 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.065 | $652 | $978 | $1304 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.070 | $696 | $1043 | $1391 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.076 | $761 | $1141 | $1522 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.087 | $870 | $1304 | $1739 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.098 | $978 | $1467 | $1957 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.109 | $1087 | $1630 | $2174 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 46 MPG | 49 | 43 | $1350 | 194 | 1 |
| 2018 | 46 MPG | 49 | 43 | $1350 | 194 | 1 |
| 2017 | 46 MPG | 49 | 43 | $1350 | 194 | 1 |
| 2016 | 46 MPG | 47 | 46 | $1350 | 196 | 1 |
| 2010 | 29 MPG | 26 | 34 | $2150 | 306 | 1 |
| 2009 | 29 MPG | 26 | 34 | $2150 | 306 | 1 |
| 2008 | 27 MPG | 24 | 32 | $2300 | 329 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 261 midsize cars models tracked here, the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ranks 19 on current figures, against a class average of 27.1 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid (47), Toyota Prius Prime (48), Hyundai Elantra Hybrid (50), Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid (52), Toyota Camry Hybrid LE (52).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 194 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 2.9 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid get?
The 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid is rated at 46 MPG combined by the EPA — 49 city and 43 highway. Across all 7 model years in the database it averages 38.4 MPG, ranging from 27 to 46 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid cost in fuel per year?
At 46 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 326 gallons — roughly $1043 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.070 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2019 model is $1350.
Has the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 27 MPG in 2008 to 46 in 2019 — an improvement of 19 MPG, or 70% across 7 model years.
Is the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid efficient for its class?
It ranks 19 of 261 in the Midsize Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 27.1 MPG. That is 18.9 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.