Compare Volkswagen Passat B5.5 vs Chevrolet Malibu 9 facelift vs Chevrolet Cruze

Volkswagen Passat B5.5

Chevrolet Malibu 9 facelift

Chevrolet Cruze

Volkswagen Passat B5.5Chevrolet Malibu 9 faceliftChevrolet Cruze
Variants
1.6
1.8T 150hp
1.8T 150hp AT
1.8T 170hp
1.8T 170hp AT
1.9 TDI 100hp
1.9 TDI 100hp AT
1.9 TDI 130hp 4Motion
1.9 TDI 130hp 5MT
1.9 TDI 130hp 6MT
1.9 TDI 130hp AT
2.0
2.3
2.3 4Motion
2.3 AT
2.5 TDI 4Motion
2.5 TDI 4Motion AT
2.8 4Motion
2.8 4Motion AT
4.0 4Motion
4.0 4Motion AT
1.5 CVT
1.8 CVT
2.0
1.6 113hp
1.6 113hp AT
1.6 124hp
1.7D
1.8 AT
1.8 AU/EU
1.8 NA
2.0D 150hp
2.0D 150hp AT
2.0D 163hp
2.0D 163hp AT

Reviews

Neofiliac score62%29%18%
Pros
  • Very interesting W8 and VR5 engine options
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Cheap to buy
  • Good space inside
  • Good fuel economy
  • Cheap to purchase
Cons
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Uninspiring handling
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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