2015 Chevrolet Malibu MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2015 Chevrolet Malibu is rated 24 to 29 mpg combined across 2 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic.
EPA fuel economy
2015 Chevrolet Malibu · 2 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
29MPG combined
25 city 36 highway
$2,300 a year to fuel
2.5L 4-cyl · 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. Ratings for the best versions are unchanged from 2014.
Fewer complaints than a typical Malibu year
The 2015 drew 48 owner complaints in its first three years, against 65 for a typical Malibu year. Best years are picked only from 2016 on, since counts for older years say less: owners filed fewer complaints in the early 2010s.
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 2015 Malibu's recalls and problems
Every 2015 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic Best
EPA listing: Malibu |
29 mpg | 25 / 36 | $2,300 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic | $2,312 | $11,560 |
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
2015: 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 2015 Malibu compares
2015 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.
| 2015 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: hybrid |
47 mpg | 30 mpg | $1,450 |
Best: hybrid |
40 mpg | 28 mpg | $1,700 |
Best: hybrid |
37 mpg | 31 mpg | $1,800 |
Best: hybrid |
37 mpg | 26 mpg | $1,800 |
Best: gas |
31 mpg | 31 mpg | $2,150 |
Chevrolet Malibu This page Best: gas |
29 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,300 |
2015 Malibu recalls and complaints
Questions
Does the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2015 Chevrolet Malibu version on regular gasoline.
How does the 2015 Malibu's MPG compare with the 2014?
For 2015, the best gas version is rated 29 mpg, the same as the year before.
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.