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2011 Chevrolet Malibu fuel economy

The EPA lists 3 versions of the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. Combined fuel economy ranges from 20 to 26 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 22 city / 32 highway.

At a glance

Combined
20 to 26 MPG depending on version
City and highway
22 and 32 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$2,600 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
Malibu
Automatic (S6)
4-cyl 2.4L Front-Wheel Drive 223226 MPG $2,600
Malibu
Automatic (S6)
4-cyl 2.4L FFV Front-Wheel Drive 223226 MPG $2,600
Malibu
Automatic (S6)
6-cyl 3.6L Front-Wheel Drive 172520 MPG $3,350
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 $2,600 per year in fuel, versus $3,350 for the least efficient.

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