The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 33,900
€ 32,600
€ 33,900
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 BMT 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 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.33 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
B8
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DSR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
148 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
251 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
135 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
▶ REPLAY
23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
23 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
55 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
46 mpg
city
20 mpg
60 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
954 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
954 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 BMT
88.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
