The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
€ 46,400
€ 30,000
€ 46,400
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 TSI BMT is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.29 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
B8
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
276 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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12.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
12.9 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
33 mpg
46 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
578 mi
Range
889 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
578 mi
889 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
134.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
