2021 head-to-head · Midsize Car
2021 Chevrolet Malibu vs Nissan Altima
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2021 Chevrolet Malibu (32 MPG) costs about $1,453 a year to fuel and the 2021 Nissan Altima (32 MPG) about $1,453.
Your numbers
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Chevrolet Malibu
- Nissan Altima
Side by side
| Chevrolet Malibu | Nissan Altima | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,453 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,453 |
| 32 MPG | Combined efficiency | 32 MPG |
| 29 MPG | City | 28 MPG |
| 36 MPG | Highway | 39 MPG |
| 100 cu ft | Passenger volume | 101 cu ft |
| 13 cu ft | Cargo volume | 15 cu ft |
| 273 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 281 g/mi |
| 7/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 7/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | 2.5L 4-cyl |
| CVT | Transmission | CVT |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Chevrolet Malibu vs Nissan Altima across model years
- Chevrolet Malibu
- Nissan Altima
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Nissan Altima has more cargo space (15 vs. 13 cu ft).
Among 54 2021 midsize cars, the Chevrolet Malibu ranks 18th and the Nissan Altima 19th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu vs. the Nissan Altima per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,453 for the Chevrolet Malibu and $1,453 for the Nissan Altima.
Which has more cargo space?
The Nissan Altima, with 15 cu ft of luggage volume versus 13 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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