Volkswagen Passat 2012 vs Chevrolet Malibu 2011
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| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Volkswagen Passat is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Chevrolet Malibu can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.8 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | 2.4 (petrol) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 - 210 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 350 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 - 10.3 seconds | 9.5 - 10.2 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 - 8.6 | 7.8 - 8.0 | |
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Volkswagen Passat petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Chevrolet Malibu. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Passat is 9 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Malibu, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 603 litres | 545 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat has 58 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Malibu. The Chevrolet Malibu may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`252 | ~ 1`539 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volkswagen Passat scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | 7200 | |
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