The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 27,300
€ 31,500
€ 27,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT is 3.8 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
57.9
71.7
81.2
57.7
73
80.9
71.7 in
Width
73 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.9 in
Height
57.7 in
106.8
187.8
107.8
191.5
187.8 in
Length
191.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3247 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
522 lb
13.85 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
B7
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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27.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.86 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
27.06 lb/hp
23.86 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
45 mpg
highway
52 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
725 mi
Range
856 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
725 mi
856 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
113.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
