The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 31,500
€ 32,600
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.37 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
KL1G
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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23.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.86 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
44 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
53 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
856 mi
Range
836 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
856 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
107 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
109.1 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
