The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 31,100
€ 38,500
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI BMT.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
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 2.0 TSI BMT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.63 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
KL1G
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
217 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
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21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.29 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.31 lb/hp
15.29 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
30 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
582 mi
Range
651 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
582 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
119.4 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
147.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
