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Chevrolet Malibu Fuel Economy (L/100km)

L/100km	Number of Vehicles
7 liters per 100 kilometers	12 vehicles
8 liters per 100 kilometers	12 vehicles
9 liters per 100 kilometers	19 vehicles
10 liters per 100 kilometers	13 vehicles
11 liters per 100 kilometers	5 vehicles
12 liters per 100 kilometers	3 vehicles
13 liters per 100 kilometers	0 vehicles
14 liters per 100 kilometers	1 vehicles

Model Year	Body/Powertrain	L/100km
2009	2009 4dr Sedan 164-hp 2.4L I4 Hybrid 4-sp automatic FWD	7.86	See all data
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 7.86 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	11.06	See all data

2009	2009 4dr Sedan 196-hp 2.5L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	8.85	See all data

2009	2009 4dr Sedan 169-hp 2.4L I4 4-sp automatic FWD	8.35	See all data

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu

2009 Chevrolet Malibu Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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