The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 44,300
€ 31,500
€ 44,300
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 VW Passat GTE is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
VW Passat GTE
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
57.3
72.1
82
57.7
73
80.9
72.1 in
Width
73 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.3 in
Height
57.7 in
109.9
187.7
107.8
191.5
187.7 in
Length
191.5 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.68 %
General
VW Passat GTE
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
B8
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
VW Passat GTE
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.86 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
23.86 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
1827 mi
Range
856 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
856 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
32.2 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 GTE
32.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
