The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI (09 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
€ 28,300

€ 30,000

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
56.3
69.8
77.6
57.7
73
80.9
69.8 in
Width
73 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.7 in
104
183.5
107.8
191.5
183.5 in
Length
191.5 in
104 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.89 %

General
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3R
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
150 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
16.84 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
46 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
565 mi
Range
889 mi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
565 mi
889 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
104.9 kWh
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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