The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 31,100
€ 43,200
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
7.38 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 3.6 V6
KL1G
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 3.6 V6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.31 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
30 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
39 mpg
highway
32 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
582 mi
Range
454 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
582 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
147.7 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
