Chevrolet Malibu 2011 vs Volkswagen Passat 2012
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| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Chevrolet Malibu is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Passat can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.4 (petrol) | 1.8 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 140 - 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 250 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 - 10.2 seconds | 7.8 - 10.3 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 - 8.0 | 5.2 - 8.6 | |
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Chevrolet Malibu petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Passat. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.52 m | |
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Chevrolet Malibu is larger, but lower. Chevrolet Malibu is 9 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 4 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Malibu is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 545 litres | 603 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Malibu has 58 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. This could mean that the Chevrolet Malibu uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`539 | ~ 2`252 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volkswagen Passat scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 16 800 | |
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