The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
€ 26,800
€ 30,000
€ 26,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
58.1
72.1
82
57.7
73
80.9
72.1 in
Width
73 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
58.1 in
Height
57.7 in
109.7
187.7
107.8
191.5
187.7 in
Length
191.5 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
668 lb
18.14 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
B8
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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24.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
24.5 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
46 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
692 mi
Range
889 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
692 mi
889 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
100.4 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
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
