The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 31,500
€ 32,400
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
57.7
73
80.9
57.9
71.7
81.2
73 in
Width
71.7 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.7 in
Height
57.9 in
107.8
191.5
106.8
187.8
191.5 in
Length
187.8 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
425 lb
11.27 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
KL1G
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 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
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.86 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
44 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
52 mpg
highway
43 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
856 mi
Range
621 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
856 mi
621 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).
132.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
109.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
