The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 31,500

€ 30,100

€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 9.6 cm longer, 3.5 cm wider and 0.5 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1465
1855
2055
1470
1820
2062
1855 mm
Width
1820 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1465 mm
Height
1470 mm
2737
4865
2712
4769
4865 mm
Length
4769 mm
2737 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1710 kg
Kerb Weight
1502 kg
2260 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
208 kg
12.16 %

General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
KL1G
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
350 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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10.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.51 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
10.82 kg/bhp
9.51 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
53 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
42 mpg
city
29 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
73 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
856 mi
Range
630 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
856 mi
630 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
130.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
109.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
528 kg
545 L
Boot Capacity
565 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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