Chevrolet Malibu Maxx MPG by year — every rating on record
The Chevrolet Malibu Maxx has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2004 to 2007. Across those years its best rated version returned 23 mpg (2005) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2007). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Large Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #2 of 41 (98th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2005 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #1 of 42 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2006 | 2 | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | #4 of 49 (94th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2007 | 2 | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | #4 of 42 (93th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Chevrolet Malibu Maxx placed highest in 2005 at #1 of 42, and lowest in 2006 at #4 of 49. It spent 4 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3.9L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S4) Regular | 3.9L 6-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2007 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 18 | 28 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.9L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S4) Regular | 3.9L 6-cyl | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2005 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2004 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 → 2005 | 22 → 23 mpg | +1 mpg | 500 gal |
| 2005 → 2006 | 23 → 22 mpg | -1 mpg | 523 gal |
| 2006 → 2007 | 22 → 21 mpg | -1 mpg | 548 gal |
What Malibu Maxx fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx burns 548 to 639 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,643 | $1,917 | $274 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,917 | $2,236 | $319 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,190 | $2,556 | $365 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2007 model year is $2,950 to $3,450 a year in fuel, or $3,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Large Cars
Across the 305 nameplates EPA classifies as Large Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 21 mpg the Chevrolet Malibu Maxx is exactly at the median.
- All Large Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Chevrolet nameplates
Every Chevrolet model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.