The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
€ 32,600

€ 33,000

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
278 lb
7.81 %

General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
KL1G
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZE*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
▶ REPLAY
21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.56 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
29 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
48 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
567 mi
Range
746 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
567 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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).
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).
104.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
151.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1327 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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