The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 31,500
€ 38,500
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
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
187.7
191.5 in
Length
187.7 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.99 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
KL1G
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
217 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
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23.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.29 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.86 lb/hp
15.29 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
44 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
856 mi
Range
651 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
856 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI 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).
119.4 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
109.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
