The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 30,000
€ 33,900
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
57.7
73
80.9
58.1
72.1
82
73 in
Width
72.1 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.7 in
Height
58.1 in
107.8
191.5
109.7
187.7
191.5 in
Length
187.7 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3115 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
567 lb
15.4 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
KL1G
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
▶ REPLAY
23.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.05 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.3 lb/hp
21.05 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
46 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
889 mi
Range
719 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
889 mi
719 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
104.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
