The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 31,100
€ 35,700
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.19 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
KL1G
Generation
B7
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
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.31 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
30 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
40 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
582 mi
Range
565 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
582 mi
565 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
147.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
