The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

€ 31,100
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
€ 38,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
57.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
73
80.9
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
73 in
Width
72.1 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.7 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
107.8
191.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
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 TSI OPF
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.07 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

General

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
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 5600 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.31 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
30 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
582 mi
Range
651 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
582 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
147.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data