The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
€ 31,500
€ 38,600
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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
188
191.5 in
Length
188 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.53 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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23.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.86 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
44 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
52 mpg
highway
46 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 OPF
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 OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
