Gas Mileage

2006 Chevrolet Malibu

Research and compare gas mileage for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu

2006 Chevrolet Models

  1. Aveo 5
  2. C15 Silverado Hybrid 2WD
  3. C1500 Avalanche 2WD
  4. C1500 Silverado 2WD
  5. C1500 Suburban 2WD
  6. C1500 Tahoe 2WD
  7. Cobalt
  8. Colorado 2WD
  9. Colorado 4WD
  10. Colorado Cab Chassis Inc 2WD
  11. Colorado Crew Cab 2WD
  12. Colorado Crew Cab 4WD
  13. Corvette
  14. Epica
  15. Equinox AWD
  16. Equinox FWD
  17. G15 / 25CHEV Van 2WD Convertible
  18. G1500 / 2500 Chevy Express 2WD
  19. G1500 / 2500 Chevy Van 2WD
  20. H1500 / 2500 Chevy Van AWD
  21. H1500 Chevy Express AWD
  22. H1500 Chevy Van AWD Convertible
  23. HHR FWD
  24. Impala
  25. K15 Silverado Hybrid 4WD
  26. K1500 Avalanche 4WD
  27. K1500 Silverado 4WD
  28. K1500 Suburban 4WD
  29. K1500 Suburban AWD
  30. K1500 Tahoe 4WD
  31. Malibu
  32. Malibu Maxx
  33. Monte Carlo
  34. Optra
  35. Optra 5
  36. Optra Wagon
  37. SSR Pickup 2WD
  38. Trailblazer 2WD
  39. Trailblazer 4WD
  40. Trailblazer AWD
  41. Trailblazer Ext 2WD
  42. Trailblazer Ext 4WD
  43. Uplander AWD
  44. Uplander FWD
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There is more than one version of this model which have different gas mileage rates. You may select a version below to jump to that section:

Technical Brief (Automatic - 2.2L - 4 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Malibu gets up to 32 MPG on the highway, 24 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 27 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 33% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
32 MPG
Combined
27 MPG
City
24 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.2 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Malibu gets up to 40.80 MPG on the highway, 26.50 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 31.46 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 54% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
40.80 MPG
Combined
31.46 MPG
City
26.50 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L4

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
101 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
15 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Automatic - 3.5L - 6 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Malibu gets up to 32 MPG on the highway, 22 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 26 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 45% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
32 MPG
Combined
26 MPG
City
22 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
6
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
3.5 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Malibu gets up to 40.40 MPG on the highway, 24.60 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 29.85 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 64% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
40.40 MPG
Combined
29.85 MPG
City
24.60 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L4

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
101 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
15 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Automatic - 3.9L - 6 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Malibu gets up to 26 MPG on the highway, 19 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 21 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 37% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
26 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
City
19 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
6
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
3.9 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Malibu gets up to 33.10 MPG on the highway, 20.60 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 24.82 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 61% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
33.10 MPG
Combined
24.82 MPG
City
20.60 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S4

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
101 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
15 Cubic Feet

Comparisions

2006 Midsize Cars

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the midsize cars class in 2006 goes to the Toyota Prius with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 55 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 358% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Bentley Bentley Arnage.

Toyota Prius
55 MPG (Automatic - 1.5L - 4 Cylinder)
Hyundai Elantra
30 MPG (Manual - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz E320 CDI
30 MPG (Automatic - 3.2L - 6 Cylinder)
BMW 525XI
23 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
Acura TL
23 MPG (Automatic - 3.2L - 6 Cylinder)
Lexus GS 300 4WD
23 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
BMW 530XI
23 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
13 MPG (Automatic - 6.0L - 12 Cylinder)
Ferrari Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
13 MPG (Manual - 5.7L - 12 Cylinder)
Bentley Bentley Arnage
12 MPG (Automatic - 6.8L - 8 Cylinder)
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