Chevrolet Malibu 2011 vs Volkswagen Passat 2012
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 43 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Malibu reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Chevrolet Malibu consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Malibu over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Chevrolet Malibu consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 545 litres | 588 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Malibu has 43 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`270 | |
| 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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