2013 Chevrolet Malibu MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu is rated 24 to 29 mpg combined across 3 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.4L 4-cyl mild hybrid · FWD · 6-speed automatic.
EPA fuel economy
2013 Chevrolet Malibu · 3 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
29MPG combined
25 city 36 highway
$2,300 a year to fuel
2.4L 4-cyl mild hybrid · FWD · 6-speed automatic
Best version saves $500 in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)
Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.47 a gallon (regular gas).
At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,300 to $2,800 a year. Compared with 2012, the best gas version is up 3 mpg.
One of the Malibu years to avoid
The 2013 drew 171 owner complaints in its first three years, against 65 for a typical Malibu year: 2.6 times as many.
Years to avoid: 2013 and 2016 to 2018; best years: 2021, 2022, and 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Every Malibu year rankedThe 2013 Malibu's recalls and problems
Every 2013 Malibu version
EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.
| Version | Combined | City / Hwy | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
2.4L 4-cyl mild hybrid · FWD · 6-speed automatic Best
EPA listing: Malibu eAssist |
29 mpg | 25 / 36 | $2,300 |
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic
EPA listing: Malibu |
26 mpg | 22 / 33 | $2,600 |
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic
EPA listing: Malibu |
24 mpg | 21 / 29 | $2,800 |
Fuel cost at your prices
EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.47 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.
| Version | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
2.4L 4-cyl mild hybrid · FWD · 6-speed automatic | $2,312 | $11,560 |
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic | $2,579 | $12,894 |
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic | $2,794 | $13,969 |
At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.
Chevrolet Malibu MPG by model year
The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 26 to 32 mpg (every year from 2010 to 2025); highest in 2019. Hybrid: 46 mpg (2016 to 2019).
- Best gas version
- Best hybrid version
2013: gas 29 mpg · hybrid not offeredTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid version |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29 | – |
| 2011 | 26 | – |
| 2012 | 26 | – |
| 2013 | 29 | – |
| 2014 | 29 | – |
| 2015 | 29 | – |
| 2016 | 30 | 46 |
| 2017 | 30 | 46 |
| 2018 | 30 | 46 |
| 2019 | 32 | 46 |
| 2020 | 32 | – |
| 2021 | 32 | – |
| 2022 | 32 | – |
| 2023 | 30 | – |
| 2024 | 31 | – |
| 2025 | 31 | – |
Every Malibu year's ratings in one table
How the 2013 Malibu compares
2013 midsize sedans covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.
| 2013 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: hybrid |
40 mpg | 28 mpg | $1,700 |
Best: hybrid |
37 mpg | 27 mpg | $1,800 |
Best: hybrid |
37 mpg | 27 mpg | $1,800 |
Best: gas |
31 mpg | 31 mpg | $2,150 |
Best: gas |
30 mpg | 30 mpg | $2,250 |
Chevrolet Malibu This page Best: gas |
29 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,300 |
2013 Malibu recalls and complaints
Questions
Does the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2013 Chevrolet Malibu version on regular gasoline.
How does the 2013 Malibu's MPG compare with the 2012?
For 2013, the best gas version is rated 29 mpg, up 3 from 26.
Sources and method
- US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 29, 2026.
- EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.47, midgrade $5.07, premium $5.48, diesel $6.38 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
- Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Oct 2, 2026 and complaint file dated Oct 2, 2026.
Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.