The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 30,500
€ 31,500
€ 30,500
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 VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
57.5
72.1
82
57.7
73
80.9
72.1 in
Width
73 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.5 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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
520 lb
13.79 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
B8
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
118 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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27.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.86 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
27.54 lb/hp
23.86 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
64 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
55 mpg
city
35 mpg
71 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
991 mi
Range
856 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
991 mi
856 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
76.1 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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
76.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
