The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
€ 43,200
€ 31,100
€ 43,200
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 3.6 V6 is 3.8 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
7.38 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
B7
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BWS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
32 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
454 mi
Range
582 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
582 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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).
147.7 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
