The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)

€ 32,600
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
€ 30,500
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
57.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
73
80.9
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
107.8
191.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.12 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)

General

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.56 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
29 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
702 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
567 mi
702 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
117.5 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
151.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data