The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
€ 35,700
€ 31,100
€ 35,700
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 TSI is 3.8 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.19 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
B7
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
147 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
16.44 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
565 mi
Range
582 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
565 mi
582 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 TSI
145.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
