The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 32,600

€ 26,200

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 9.6 cm longer, 3.5 cm wider and 0.5 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1465
1855
2055
1470
1820
2062
1855 mm
Width
1820 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1465 mm
Height
1470 mm
2737
4865
2712
4769
4865 mm
Length
4769 mm
2737 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1614 kg
Kerb Weight
1499 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.13 %

General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KL1G
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2384 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
165 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 bhp
104 bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
225 NM
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
225 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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9.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.41 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
9.78 kg/bhp
14.41 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
35 mpg
66 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
54 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
73 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
567 mi
Range
1012 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
567 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI 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).
88.5 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
151.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
486 kg
Maximum Payload
541 kg
545 L
Boot Capacity
565 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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