The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
€ 32,600
€ 33,800
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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
188
191.5 in
Length
188 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.1 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
KL1G
Generation
B8
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 1.5 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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 1.5 TSI OPF
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
128 mph
Maximum Speed
137 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 1.5 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.56 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
29 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
567 mi
Range
774 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
567 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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).
100.4 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
151.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
