The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
€ 32,700
€ 31,100
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 1.8 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
56.2
71.9
80.3
57.7
73
80.9
71.9 in
Width
73 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.2 in
Height
57.7 in
110.6
185.2
107.8
191.5
185.2 in
Length
191.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.25 %
General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
B8 (8K)
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CABB, CDHB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
21.97 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
523 mi
Range
582 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
523 mi
582 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
144 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
147.7 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
144 kWh
147.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
