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Chevrolet Malibu Fuel Economy (km/L)

km/L Number of Vehicles
8 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
9 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
10 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
11 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
12 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
13 kilometers per liter 6 vehicles
14 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
15 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
16 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
17 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
18 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
19 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
20 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
21 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
22 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
23 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
24 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
25 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
26 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
27 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
28 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
29 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
30 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
31 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
32 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
33 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
34 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
35 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
36 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
37 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
38 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
39 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
40 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
41 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
42 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
43 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
44 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
45 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
46 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
47 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
48 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
49 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
50 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
51 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
52 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
53 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
54 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
55 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
56 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
57 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
58 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
59 kilometers per liter 8 vehicles
60 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
61 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
62 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
63 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
64 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
65 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
66 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
67 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
68 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
69 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
70 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
71 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
72 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
73 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
74 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
75 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
76 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
77 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
78 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
79 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
80 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
81 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
82 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
83 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
84 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
85 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain km/L  
2009 2009 4dr Sedan 164-hp 2.4L I4 Hybrid 4-sp automatic FWD 12.73
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With the 145 kilowatts 2.5L I4 Hybrid engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu has been averaging 12.73 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2009 Chevrolet Malibus in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 100 kilometers per hour (about 80 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were in the city (10 percent), in the suburbs (0 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2009 Chevrolet Malibu in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with an ultra-light foot and the AC not used at all.
2009 2009 4dr Sedan 252-hp 3.6L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 44.35
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2009 2009 4dr Sedan 196-hp 2.5L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 55.88
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2009 2009 4dr Sedan 169-hp 2.4L I4 4-sp automatic FWD 67.3
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu

2009 Chevrolet Malibu Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
My fuel economy has been better than the EPA ratings. Having said that I don't drive the car hard. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2010 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
2.4 liter 4 gets 30+ on the highway. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very good, 21 in fixed driving, up to 33 on the highway. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I drive 50 miles each way to work and the highway mileage is excellent see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Outstanding highway fuel economy. City fuel economy could be better but my driving is limited to fairly short distances with mostly stop and go. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
30-32 mpg on I70 from Indy to KC at 70 mph, 24 around town. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2009 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
My V6 Malibu gets 28 mpg average which is rather good and only 2-3 mpg less than the 4 cyl. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
With the 4 cylinder 4 speed, fuel economy is very competitive. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
In town is only OK...maybe 22-24 MPG. On the highway on level stretches, 42-43 MPG is very common. 16 gallon fuel tank give you plenty of travel range on the highway. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
When minded about keeping it mellow on the road acceleration and speed wise, it does deliver a good gas mileage on long hauls. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2009 Chevrolet Malibu Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
gets mid teens in the city hilly driving see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

2009 Chevrolet Malibu Gas Mileage (km/L)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Chevrolet Malibu's real-world km/L based on how and where you drive a car.