The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
€ 31,100
€ 30,000
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 3.8 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3688 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.19 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
B7
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMP
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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26.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
26.72 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
46 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
797 mi
Range
889 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
797 mi
889 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
109.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
