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1998 Chevrolet Malibu fuel economy

The EPA lists 2 versions of the 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. Combined fuel economy ranges from 21 to 24 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 20 city / 30 highway.

At a glance

Combined
21 to 24 MPG depending on version
City and highway
20 and 30 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$2,800 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
Malibu
Automatic 4-spd
4-cyl 2.4L Front-Wheel Drive 203024 MPG $2,800
Malibu
Automatic 4-spd
6-cyl 3.1L Front-Wheel Drive 172721 MPG $3,200
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,800 per year in fuel, versus $3,200 for the least efficient.

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