The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 30,000
€ 34,600
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
7.55 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
KL1G
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
127 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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23.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.3 lb/hp
23 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
46 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
36 mpg
city
46 mpg
56 mpg
highway
64 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
889 mi
Range
976 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
889 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
86.4 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
104.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
