The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 43,200

€ 31,500

€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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 3.6 V6 is 9.6 cm shorter, 3.5 cm narrower and 0.5 cm taller than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
1470
1820
2062
1465
1855
2055
1820 mm
Width
1855 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1470 mm
Height
1465 mm
2712
4769
2737
4865
4769 mm
Length
4865 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2737 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
1722 kg
Kerb Weight
1710 kg
2240 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg

Weight Difference:
12 kg
0.7 %

General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
B7
Generation
KL1G
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3597 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 bhp
158 bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
350 NM
350 NM
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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5.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.82 kg/bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
5.82 kg/bhp
10.82 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
30 mpg
53 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23 mpg
city
42 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 L
454 mi
Range
856 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
856 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
215 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
518 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
545 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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