The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 46,400
€ 32,600
€ 46,400
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 TSI 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 TSI 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 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
B8
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
276 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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12.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
12.9 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
33 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
578 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
578 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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).
151.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
134.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
