The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
€ 30,600
€ 31,100
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 2.4.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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 2.4
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.2 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
B7
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
133 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
▶ REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23.8 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
283 mi
Range
582 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
283 mi
582 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
128.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
