The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)

€ 30,600
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 32,600
 Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
57.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
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
3558 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
0.98 %
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
B7
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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 with tur­bo­charger
*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
128 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4

▶ REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23.8 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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
29 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
20.2 lb
city
20 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
39 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
303 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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).
151.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 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
1071 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data