The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 32,800
€ 31,500
€ 32,800
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 EcoFuel 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 EcoFuel
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 EcoFuel
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.33 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
B7
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 EcoFuel
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
133 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.86 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
23.86 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
44 mpg
( 50 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
50 MPGe
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
20.6 lb
city
35 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
52 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
303 mi
Range
856 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
856 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
31.5 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 EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
