The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 32,400
€ 32,600
€ 32,400
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 1.8 TSI is 3.8 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
57.9
71.7
81.2
57.7
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
106.8
187.8
107.8
191.5
187.8 in
Length
191.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.01 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
B7
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
21.16 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
621 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
