The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
€ 31,500
€ 36,800
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3629 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
3.74 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
KL1G
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.86 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
44 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
35 mpg
52 mpg
highway
47 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
856 mi
Range
754 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
856 mi
754 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
115.2 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
109.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
