The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 32,600

€ 35,200

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 9.8 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 1.1 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
1465
1855
2055
1476
1832
2083
1855 mm
Width
1832 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1465 mm
Height
1476 mm
2737
4865
2786
4767
4865 mm
Length
4767 mm
2737 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
1614 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
134 kg
8.3 %

General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
KL1G
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2384 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
165 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 bhp
178 bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
225 NM
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
225 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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9.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.31 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
9.78 kg/bhp
8.31 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
35 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
73 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
567 mi
Range
695 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
567 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI 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).
111.8 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
151.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
486 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
545 L
Boot Capacity
586 L











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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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