Gas Mileage

2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx

Research and compare gas mileage for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx

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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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 Maxx gets up to 30 MPG on the highway, 22 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 25 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 36% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
30 MPG
Combined
25 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 Maxx 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 (Hatchback):
106 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (Hatchback):
23 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 Maxx gets up to 26 MPG on the highway, 18 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 21 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 44% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
26 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
City
18 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 Maxx gets up to 32.90 MPG on the highway, 20.30 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 24.53 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 62% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
32.90 MPG
Combined
24.53 MPG
City
20.30 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S4

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (Hatchback):
106 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (Hatchback):
23 Cubic Feet

Comparisions

2006 Large Cars

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the large cars class in 2006 goes to the Hyundai Sonata with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 28 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 133% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Bentley Bentley Arnage LWB.

Hyundai Sonata
28 MPG (Manual - 2.4L - 4 Cylinder)
Toyota Avalon
25 MPG (Automatic - 3.5L - 6 Cylinder)
Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
25 MPG (Automatic - 3.5L - 6 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz S350
20 MPG (Automatic - 3.7L - 6 Cylinder)
KIA KIA Amanti
20 MPG (Automatic - 3.5L - 6 Cylinder)
Cadillac DTS
20 MPG (Automatic - 4.6L - 8 Cylinder)
BMW 750I
20 MPG (Automatic - 4.8L - 8 Cylinder)
Maserati Maserati Quattroporte
14 MPG (Automatic - 4.2L - 8 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz Maybach 57
14 MPG (Automatic - 5.5L - 12 Cylinder)
Bentley Bentley Arnage LWB
12 MPG (Automatic - 6.8L - 8 Cylinder)
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