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

196

Power to weight

0.055 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

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

MPG City

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

MPG Comb

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

Fuel $/yr

$2,150EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

CO₂

310 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

27.3 mpg, reported by 8 driversabout 1.7 mpg below 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

3,571 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Pass. Vol

100 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

6

Owner complaints

361

Reported injuries

17

Theft rate

2.0 per 1,000 produced (CY 2014 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.