The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
€ 44,300
€ 31,100
€ 44,300
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 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 2.4.
VW Passat GTE
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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 2.4
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
7.38 %
General
VW Passat GTE
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
B8
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 GTE
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
VW Passat GTE
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
1827 mi
Range
582 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
582 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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).
147.7 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
