The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 60,000

€ 31,500

€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
56.6
72.8
80.3
57.7
73
80.9
72.8 in
Width
73 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.6 in
Height
57.7 in
113.1
187.4
107.8
191.5
187.4 in
Length
191.5 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4478 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
708 lb
15.81 %

General
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Z
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T48
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
399 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
399 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
494 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
494 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
▶ REPLAY
11.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.86 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
11.22 lb/hp
23.86 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
131 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
131 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
2071 mi
Range
856 mi
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
2071 mi
856 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
34.1 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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
34.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
58 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data