The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
€ 32,600
€ 30,500
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
57.7
73
80.9
57.5
72.1
82
73 in
Width
72.1 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.7 in
Height
57.5 in
107.8
191.5
109.7
187.7
191.5 in
Length
187.7 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.68 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
KL1G
Generation
B8
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 SCR BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DCZ*
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
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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 SCR BlueMotion
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.54 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.56 lb/hp
27.54 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
29 mpg
64 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
20 mpg
city
55 mpg
39 mpg
highway
71 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
567 mi
Range
991 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
567 mi
991 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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).
76.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
151.6 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
