Malibu

Overview

Body

Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Transmission

Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Powertrain

GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Fuel

RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP

197

Power to weight

0.056 hp/lb

Axle ratio

2.89

Cyl

4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Aspiration

Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Start-stop system

YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy

33 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

MPG City

22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

MPG Comb

26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Fuel $/yr

$2,400EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

CO₂

341 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Eco Score

7/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Smog score

6/10

Elec. Range

0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Real-world MPG

26.8 mpg, reported by 4 driversabout 0.8 mpg above the EPA combined estimate

SmartWay certified

Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length

192 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Width

73 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Height

57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Wheelbase

108 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Curb Weight

3,532 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Pass. Vol

95 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Cargo Vol

16 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating

★★★★★

Rollover rating

★★★★★

Stability control (ESC)

Standard

Forward-collision warning

Optional

Lane-departure warning

Optional

Recalls

10

Owner complaints

921

Reported injuries

34

Theft rate

1.8 per 1,000 produced (CY 2013 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.