Volkswagen Passat 2012 vs Chevrolet Malibu 2011
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 43 HP more power than Chevrolet Malibu, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Chevrolet Malibu. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 10.3 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 Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Malibu, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat could require 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Malibu. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 588 litres | 545 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat has 43 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`270 | 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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