The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
€ 32,600

€ 51,500

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500
ⓘ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 3.5 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
3814 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
256 lb
6.71 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
128 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.09 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.56 lb/hp
16.09 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
41 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
29 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
567 mi
Range
720 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
567 mi
720 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).
117.3 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
151.6 kWh
117.3 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
304 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
1190 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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