The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 30,000
€ 35,200
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI BMT.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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 1.8 TSI BMT
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.38 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.3 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
46 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
56 mpg
highway
46 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
889 mi
Range
695 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
889 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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).
111.8 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
104.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
