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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Fuel Economy (g/100m)

Chart is based on 45 fuel economy reports for the Volkswagen Beetle and 448 fuel economy reports for the Chevrolet Malibu.

Volkswagen Beetle g/100m

Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2014 3.0 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2013 5.2 MPG Highway Percentage 5 percent Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2012 3.4 MPG Highway Percentage 100 percent Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2010 3.6 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2010 4.1 MPG Highway Percentage 0 percent Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2006 2.1 MPG Highway Percentage 27 percent Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2006 3.7 MPG Highway Percentage 23 percent Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2005 3.9 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2005 4.0 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2004 2.3 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2004 4.0 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2004 16.3 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2004 3.9 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2003 3.6 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2003 21.2 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2002 2.2 MPG Highway Percentage 58 percent Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2002 22.2 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2001 3.5 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2001 3.1 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2001 20.6 MPG Highway Percentage 84 percent Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2000 6.1 MPG Highway Percentage 71 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd g/100m
2014 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 0 5 25 70 70 3.0  
2013 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 0 20 75 5 60 5.2  
2012 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 flat med hvy 0 0 0 100 75 3.4  
2010 2dr Hatch 150-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med none 0 0 70 30 55 3.6  
2010 2dr Convertible 150-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 0 25 75 0 0 4.1  
2006 2dr Hatch turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light light 23 25 25 27 70 2.1  
2006 2dr Hatch 150-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 3 27 48 23 60 3.7  
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2005 2dr Convertible turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 5 23 22 50 75 3.9  
2005 2dr Convertible 115-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat v.lt light 5 15 50 30 65 4.0  
2004 2dr Hatch turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel
5-speed manual FWD		 hills v.lt light 0 25 0 75 70 2.3  
2004 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light light 5 25 50 20 60 4.0  
2004 2dr Convertible turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 10 10 5 75 100 16.3  
2004 2dr Convertible 115-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med hvy 15 35 30 20 75 3.9  
2003 2dr Hatch turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light hvy 0 5 5 90 75 3.6  
2003 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light hvy 13 28 45 15 100 21.2  
2002 2dr Hatch turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 3 15 25 58 60 2.2  
2002 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 5 80 5 10 120 22.2  
2001 2dr Hatch turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 hills med none 10 5 5 80 75 3.5  
2001 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 5 10 55 30 60 3.1  
2001 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light none 1 9 7 84 100 20.6  
2000 2dr Hatch turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 3 9 17 71 77 6.1  

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Chevrolet Malibu g/100m

Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2016 16.7 MPG Highway Percentage 36 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2015 3.7 MPG Highway Percentage 66 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2014 3.9 MPG Highway Percentage 36 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2012 3.5 MPG Highway Percentage 66 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2011 3.6 MPG Highway Percentage 58 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2010 10.0 MPG Highway Percentage 18 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2010 5.8 MPG Highway Percentage 38 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2009 9.3 MPG Highway Percentage 29 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2009 5.7 MPG Highway Percentage 34 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2009 3.5 MPG Highway Percentage 76 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2009 18.5 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2008 4.5 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2008 4.5 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2008 7.0 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2007 8.5 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2007 25.4 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2006 3.6 MPG Highway Percentage 100 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2006 3.9 MPG Highway Percentage 33 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2006 3.6 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2006 5.1 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2006 7.8 MPG Highway Percentage 46 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2005 10.9 MPG Highway Percentage 88 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2005 3.1 MPG Highway Percentage 79 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2005 6.7 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2004 3.4 MPG Highway Percentage 63 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2004 3.7 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2004 9.4 MPG Highway Percentage 38 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2003 19.6 MPG Highway Percentage 56 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2002 4.0 MPG Highway Percentage 62 percent Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2001 3.9 MPG Highway Percentage 32 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd g/100m
2016 4dr Sedan turbocharged 163hp 1.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 0 64 0 36 106 16.7  
2015 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 0 3 31 66 70 3.7  
2014 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat lead none 0 1 63 36 74 3.9  
2012 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills light hvy 7 18 10 66 68 3.5  
2011 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 3 22 18 58 67 3.6  
2010 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 9 61 13 18 70 10.0  
2010 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 14 16 33 38 73 5.8  
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2009 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills med none 4 39 28 29 56 9.3  
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 2 19 45 34 78 5.7  
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light light 3 12 9 76 65 3.5  
2009 4dr Sedan 164-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat v.lt none 0 10 10 80 100 18.5  
2008 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills med light 5 3 78 15 60 4.5  
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills light hvy 20 30 30 20 75 4.5  
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 hills light none 11 17 19 53 65 7.0  
2007 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 16 29 5 50 82 8.5  
2007 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med none 4 13 30 54 117 25.4  
2006 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med hvy 0 0 0 100 70 3.6  
2006 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat lead light 5 25 38 33 60 3.9  
2006 4dr Sedan 144-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 10 30 30 30 65 3.6  
2006 4dr Hatch 240-horsepower 3.9L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med none 12 20 18 51 75 5.1  
2006 4dr Hatch 201-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 3 11 41 46 72 7.8  
2005 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills light none 0 13 0 88 84 10.9  
2005 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills light light 7 5 9 79 63 3.1  
2005 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 8 16 35 40 73 6.7  
2004 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 3 12 23 63 67 3.4  
2004 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills med light 12 18 15 55 68 3.7  
2004 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 6 31 25 38 78 9.4  
2003 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 3.1L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light light 9 16 19 56 96 19.6  
2002 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 3.1L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 hills med light 2 1 35 62 71 4.0  
2001 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 3.1L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light light 13 45 10 32 63 3.9  

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Fuel Economy (g/100m)

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 Volkswagen Beetle and Chevrolet Malibu's where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of their real-world g/100m based on how and where you drive a car.

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Volkswagen Beetle

Volkswagen Beetle Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2013 How much difference can a diesel make? The EPA rates the Beetle Convertible's 170-horsepower 2.5-liter gas engine for 21 mpg city, 27 mpg highway. The 140-horsepower (but torqier) 2.0-liter TDI? A much more fuel efficient 28/37. In both cases the lighter hatchback scores a little better. TDI fans claim that the EPA underestimates diesel fuel economy, and they might have a point. While the 2.5's trip computer reported averages in the mid-to-high 20s in suburban driving, the TDI's reported averages in the 40s, even just over 50 with a feather-light right foot and few complete stops. On a 70-mph highway the trip computer reported a two-way average of 38. At lower speeds the TDI should exceed the EPA rating. The Mini and Fiat are considerably smaller, lighter, and less powerful, but with somewhat overwhelmed gas engines they can't match the Beetle's fuel economy (27/35 and 27/34, respectively). Note that diesel fuel tends to cost a little more than regular unleaded, and far fewer stations carry it. see full Volkswagen Beetle review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Volkswagen Beetle

Volkswagen Beetle Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 I have the Beetle for just one month, so canīt say too much yet, but after 500 Km mostly highway driving (from whicharound 100 Km on mountanous roads), it was showing an average of 13.1 Km/ltr. Not bad at all. When i drive into the city, it averages more or less 8.0 Km/ltr. Iīm not a racer, but also not a slow driver. see full Volkswagen Beetle review
2002 2dr Hatch turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel
5-speed manual FWD		 A real-world 50+ miles per gallon. This is achieved by going 55 MPH or thereabouts, and on limited-access hiways. In-town mileage of course is worse. see full Volkswagen Beetle review
Volkswagen Beetle Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 2dr Convertible 150-horsepower 2.5L I5
5-speed manual FWD		 NOT an economy car. Fun to drive, but not for the tight pocketbook. see full Volkswagen Beetle review
2004 2dr Convertible 115-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Less than 25 mpg. see full Volkswagen Beetle review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Chevrolet Malibu

Chevrolet Malibu Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearComment
The EPA rates the Malibu turbo 21 mpg city, 30 highway, below the Fusion 2.0T's 22/33 and the Sonata 2.0T's 22/34. The V6s in the Accord and Altima also do better?so much for the inherent fuel economy advantage of a turbocharged four over a V6. The trip computer confirmed the EPA ratings, with a little over 30 in straight 75 mph highway driving and anywhere from 19 to 27 in the suburbs depending on the frequency of reds and the heaviness of my right foot. Go with the traffic flow, and you'll split the difference at about 23. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

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

Chevrolet Malibu Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 We are seeing beteer fuel economy over our 2009 Malibu w/2.5L 4-cyl engine. Just turned 5,000 miles & have gotten just under 34 MPG on hwy & 28 MPG around town. I expect this to improve, especially the hwy MPG. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2013 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 So far the dash display average is fluctuating between 37 and 40 mpg with mixed interstate (65%)/suburban (35%), "light accelerator foot," speed limit driving; at least 40% better than my prior V6 Toyota Solara. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2012 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Wanted something fairly roomy, but cheap to run. It has filled the bill in that respect. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2011 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Good overall. Highway mpg can be 30-32 mpg. In city driving (stop and go) with short trips more like 18-19 mpg. 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
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
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		 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		 30-32 mpg on I70 from Indy to KC at 70 mph, 24 around town. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
Chevrolet Malibu Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 V6 is 5 mpg less than 4 cyl. The 4 cylinder has sufficient power but the V6 is more responsive. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2011 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 too low for a 4 cylinder see full Chevrolet Malibu review
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
2006 4dr Hatch 201-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 To get something close in horsepower, you need a 6 cylinder and the inherently lower fuel economy that comes with that vs. a 4 cyl. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2004 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Less than manufacturers claim see full Chevrolet Malibu review