The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 30,000
€ 25,400
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D is 2.7 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
57.7
73
80.9
57.9
71.7
81.2
73 in
Width
71.7 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.7 in
Height
57.9 in
107.8
191.5
106.8
188.8
191.5 in
Length
188.8 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.77 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
KL1G
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.46 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.3 lb/hp
26.46 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
46 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
46 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
889 mi
Range
690 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
889 mi
690 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
119.4 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
104.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
