2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid vs. 2017 Volkswagen Passat

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What is the main difference between Malibu Hybrid and Passat?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the powertrain, fuel economy, market segment, starting price, and horsepower. First of all, the 2017 Volkswagen Passat has a more powerful engine than the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, and it gets 21 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Also, there is a $5,435 difference in the base MSRP. The 2017 Malibu Hybrid has a higher starting price than the 2017 Passat. Among similarities are the body structure, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 1.8 L, 2D, FWD
  • 1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$27,875
$22,440
Engine
Engine
1.8L Inline-4
1.8L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
182 hp
170 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
49 MPG
23 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
43 MPG
34 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
46 MPG
27 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.0 in
72.2 in
Length
Length
193.8 in
191.9 in
Height
Height
57.6 in
58.5 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
111.4 in
110.0 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
98.2 ft2
96.2 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.1 in
38.3 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.0 in
42.4 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
58.5 in
56.9 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.5 in
37.8 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
38.1 in
39.1 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
57.1 in
57.0 in

Costs

2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

2017 Volkswagen Passat

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
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$2,100 - $2,500
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$169 (2017 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sdn Hybrid w/1HY)
$259 (2017 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T S Auto)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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$14,423 - $14,823
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