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

€ 32,800

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
6.58 %

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.04 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.56 lb/hp
21.04 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
39 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
29 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
45 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
567 mi
Range
713 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
567 mi
713 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).
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).
115.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
151.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 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
1173 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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