2008 Chevrolet MalibuFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
22
MPG
Highway
30
MPG
Combined
25
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 2 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
22.7MPG average-9.1% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 25 MPG · Owner reported avg: 22.7 MPG
Range: 21–25 MPG
Driving mix: City 74% / Highway 26%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 22.7 real world MPG based on 2 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 25 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
22
Hwy
30
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
22
Hwy
32
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
18
Hwy
29
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
17
Hwy
26
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 32 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 29 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,400 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,700
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-1,500
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 355 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 11.9 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 3.6L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 4-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2.4L, 4-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,694/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,574/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,333/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,482/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,713/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,706/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,355/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,771/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,606/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,669/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $2,694/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $3,574/yrHIGHEST | +$880 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $2,333/yrLOWEST | $-361 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $2,482/yr | $-212 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $2,713/yr | +$19 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $2,706/yr | +$12 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $3,355/yr | +$661 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $2,771/yr | +$77 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $2,606/yr | $-88 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $2,669/yr | $-25 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 25 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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