The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
€ 34,700
€ 31,100
€ 34,700
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.98 %
General
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
B8
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.16 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
759 mi
Range
582 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
759 mi
582 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
102.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
