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 3.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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 1.8 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.22 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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 1.8 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
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
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
46 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
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
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
