The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
€ 34,800
€ 31,100
€ 34,800
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 3.8 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3508 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.26 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
B7
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMR
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
168 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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20.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
20.88 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
821 mi
Range
582 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
821 mi
582 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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).
147.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
109.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
