The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
€ 35,200
€ 31,100
€ 35,200
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 1.8 TSI BMT is 9.8 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 1.1 cm taller than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1476
1832
2083
1465
1855
2055
1832 mm
Width
1855 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1476 mm
Height
1465 mm
2786
4767
2737
4865
4767 mm
Length
4865 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2737 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.21 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
B8
Generation
KL1G
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2384 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
165 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 bhp
165 bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
225 NM
at 4600 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
250 NM
225 NM
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
144 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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8.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.67 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
8.31 kg/bhp
9.67 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
48 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
39 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 L
695 mi
Range
582 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
582 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
184 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
545 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
