What is the fuel consumption of the Malibu XL?

[VonTaylor]

The official combined fuel consumption is 6.4L/100km. Below is the relevant introduction: Chevrolet Malibu: The full name of the Malibu is Chevrolet Malibu, born from General Motors' mid-to-high-end car lineup, sharing the same platform as Buick's "Double Jun" series. Vehicle Design: The Malibu adopts Chevrolet's new family-style front face design, combining a U-shaped grille with a honeycomb front grille. The headlight design somewhat resembles the current Buick Excelle GT's style. The overall design gives a sense of grandeur and stability. The rear taillights feature LED design. The rear end draws inspiration from the Camaro, with square taillights and robust dual exhaust pipes showcasing a strong American sense of power.

[VonDamian]

I just picked up the car three months ago, and my 1.5T Malibu XL currently has a combined fuel consumption of around 8.3L. For daily commuting on urban expressways, fuel consumption can reach 9.5L during morning rush hour traffic. However, it's noticeably more fuel-efficient on highway drives during weekends, with fuel consumption dropping to just 6.8L when cruising at 120 km/h. Surprisingly, the impact of air conditioning isn't as significant as I imagined—summer consumption is only about 0.5L higher than spring/autumn. Fuel consumption was slightly higher in the first month after purchase; the 4S dealership said the new engine needed breaking in. Now, after 5,000 km, it has gradually stabilized. Although the body is heavier than a Corolla, the cylinder deactivation technology automatically shuts down two cylinders during steady-speed driving, which does save some fuel. I recommend installing a fuel tracking app—manually recording each refuel gives more accurate data, as the dashboard display sometimes underreports by about 0.2L.

[DelKeira]

I bought the 2.0T version last year, mainly driving on the Yangtze River Delta highways. The most fuel-efficient state is maintaining a steady speed of 90-100 km/h, with the dashboard showing 5.9L, and actual measurement around 6.3L. City driving is noticeably more fuel-consuming, easily exceeding 10L during morning and evening rush hours with stop-and-go traffic. The transmission tuning leans towards smoothness, shifting actively on highways, but the turbo engagement is slightly delayed at low speeds. The 66-liter fuel tank is quite large, allowing a full tank to cover 900 kilometers on long business trips. Compared to a colleague's Accord Hybrid, the highway fuel consumption is actually similar, but their ability to achieve 5L in the city is impressive. Recently, I noticed tire pressure has a significant impact; maintaining 2.5 saves about 0.6L of fuel compared to 2.3.