The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 31,100
€ 42,300
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 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
188
191.5 in
Length
188 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.19 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 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 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
127 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.39 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.31 lb/hp
18.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
30 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
582 mi
Range
912 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
582 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
147.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
