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 (S8)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

260

Power to weight

0.077 hp/lb

Axle ratio

3.08

Cyl

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

Aspiration

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

Start-stop system

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

Efficiency

MPG Hwy

32 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

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

Eco Score

6/10EPA, 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

27.4 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 1.4 mpg above the EPA combined estimate

SmartWay certified

No

Dimensions & capacity

Length

194 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

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

Curb Weight

3,386 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Pass. Vol

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

Cargo Vol

13 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

No

Recalls

9

Owner complaints

854

Reported injuries

17

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.