The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 32,600
€ 34,100
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
57.7
73
80.9
58.1
72.1
82
73 in
Width
72.1 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.7 in
Height
58.1 in
107.8
191.5
109.7
188
191.5 in
Length
188 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.51 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
128 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.56 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
29 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
20 mpg
city
51 mpg
39 mpg
highway
65 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
567 mi
Range
917 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
567 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
151.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
