The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 32,600
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
€ 26,200
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 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 3.8 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
57.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
73
80.9
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
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
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
107.8
191.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.14 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

General

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
KL1G
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 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

466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.78 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.56 lb/hp
31.78 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
29 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
45 mpg
39 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data