The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 32,600
€ 44,300
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Passat GTE.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat GTE
57.7
73
80.9
57.3
72.1
82
73 in
Width
72.1 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.7 in
Height
57.3 in
107.8
191.5
109.9
187.7
191.5 in
Length
187.7 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat GTE
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.27 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat GTE
KL1G
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat GTE
128 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.56 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
29 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
20 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
567 mi
Range
1827 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
567 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
151.6 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
