The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

€ 32,600
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
€ 44,200
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200

ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
57.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
73
80.9
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
73 in
Width
72.1 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.7 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
107.8
191.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3794 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.22 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

General

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.56 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
29 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
746 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
567 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
113.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
151.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data