2020 Chevrolet Malibu

Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data

The 2020 Chevrolet Malibu is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 2 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 26 to 32 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,050 to $3,050 at 15,000 miles.

Key numbers

What it costs to fuel

Across its configurations, the 2020 Malibu costs about $2,050 to $3,050 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $2,550. Over five years that is about $12,750 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.

Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient Malibu configuration saves about $1,250 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.

For context, the average combined economy of midsize cars in this dataset is about 32 MPG. The Malibu sits roughly 3 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.

Configurations and fuel economy

Emissions, safety and size

The 2020 Malibu records tailpipe CO₂ of 298-344 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 5-7 out of 10, a 4-star NHTSA overall crash rating. The EPA classifies it as midsize cars.

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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.