Volkswagen Passat (2005 – 2010) vs Chevrolet Malibu Maxx (2005 – 2008): specs compared
The Volkswagen Passat is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 243 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 8.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 246 km/h against 200 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 8.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,313 kg against 1,600 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Passat
2005 – 2010
|
Chevrolet
Malibu Maxx
2005 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2010 | 2005 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 24 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel, Gas / other | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 102 – 250 hp | 203 – 243 hp |
| Torque | 148 – 350 Nm | 298 – 325 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 12.7 s | 8.0 s |
| Top speed | 188 – 246 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 – 9.8 L/100 km | 8.7 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,760 mm | 4,770 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,773 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,476 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,852 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,313 – 1,635 kg | 1,600 – 1,642 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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