The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 31,500
€ 34,300
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.6 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
188
191.5 in
Length
188 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.28 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
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 SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 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 SCR
▶ REPLAY
23.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.86 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
44 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
35 mpg
city
50 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
856 mi
Range
853 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
856 mi
853 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
88.5 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
109.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
