The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 31,500
€ 43,200
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.68 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KL1G
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 3.6 V6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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23.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.86 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
44 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
52 mpg
highway
32 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
856 mi
Range
454 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
856 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
109.1 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
