The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)
€ 31,100
€ 32,600
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 2.4 is 3.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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 2.4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.22 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
KL1G
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.31 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
30 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
22 mpg
city
51 mpg
39 mpg
highway
64 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
582 mi
Range
917 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
582 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
82.2 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
147.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
