The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 48,200

€ 32,600

€ 48,200
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 2.0 TDI SCR is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.07 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
B8
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
237 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
369 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
149 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
15.81 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
41 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
35 mpg
city
20 mpg
46 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
720 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
720 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 2.0 TDI SCR
117.3 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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