The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
€ 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 EcoFuel.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 EcoFuel
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KL1G
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CDG*
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 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
128 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.56 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
29 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
20 mpg
city
20.6 lb
39 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
567 mi
Range
303 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
567 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
151.6 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
