2019 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2019 Volkswagen Passat

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What is the main difference between Malibu and Passat?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, fuel economy, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the starting price and horsepower. First of all, there is a $3,205 difference in the base MSRP. The 2019 Volkswagen Passat has a higher starting price than the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. And finally, the 2019 Malibu has a more powerful engine than the 2019 Passat. Among similarities are the body structure, fuel economy, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 1.5 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$22,090
$25,295
Engine
Engine
1.5L/91
2.0 L/121
Horsepower
Horsepower
160 hp
174 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
City MPG
City MPG
29 MPG
25 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
36 MPG
36 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
32 MPG
29 MPG
Width
Width
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.0 in
72.2 in
Length
Length
194.2 in
191.9 in
Height
Height
57.3 in
58.5 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
111.4 in
110.4 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
98.4 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
41.5 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 in

Costs

2019 Chevrolet Malibu

2019 Volkswagen Passat

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,800 - $2,700
$1,950
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$269 (2019 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sdn LS w/1LS)
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Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$14,483 - $15,383
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