The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 32,600
€ 35,500
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
57.7
73
80.9
57.9
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
107.8
191.5
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.4 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.64 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.56 lb/hp
19.64 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
29 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
38 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
567 mi
Range
836 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
567 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
107 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
151.6 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
