The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
€ 31,500
€ 43,700
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat GTE
57.7
73
80.9
58.4
72.1
82
73 in
Width
72.1 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.7 in
Height
58.4 in
107.8
191.5
109.7
191.9
191.5 in
Length
191.9 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat GTE
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.15 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat GTE
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 GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat GTE
127 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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23.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.86 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
44 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
35 mpg
city
No data
52 mpg
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
856 mi
Range
2219 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
856 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
26.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
109.1 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
