The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 31,500
€ 32,000
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
553 lb
14.67 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KL1G
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.86 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
44 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
51 mpg
52 mpg
highway
62 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
856 mi
Range
894 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
856 mi
894 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
84.3 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
109.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
