2002 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2002 Chevrolet Malibu
When comparing the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta's and the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu's specifications and ratings, the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and overall quality score. The 2002 Chevrolet Malibu has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta's and the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
2002 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2002 Chevrolet Malibu Pricing
A used 2002 Volkswagen Jetta ranges from $1,519 to $6,760 while a used 2002 Chevrolet Malibu is priced between $1,400 to $6,994.
2002 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2002 Chevrolet Malibu Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta loses 43.2 percent of its value and the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu loses 45.2 percent of its value. This means the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta retains 2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu.
2002 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2002 Chevrolet Malibu Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Volkswagen Jetta is 8.6 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Malibu's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Volkswagen Jetta being ranked 9 out of 26 Best Compact Cars and the Chevrolet Malibu being ranked 11 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars.
2002 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2002 Chevrolet Malibu Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Volkswagen Jetta is 8.2 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Malibu the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Malibu a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Volkswagen Jetta.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta’s base engine makes 115 horsepower, and the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu base engine makes 170 horsepower. The Jetta is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 392 miles. The Malibu is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 364 miles. This gives the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta has higher safety ratings than the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.18 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1519 - 6760
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.43236
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1400 - 6994
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.45187
Volkswagen Jetta Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.584823 / 10
Reliability:
8.15447 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Chevrolet Malibu Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.954629 / 10
Reliability:
8.203888 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
8.4 / 10
Volkswagen Jetta Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
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5 out of / 18Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 26Ranking
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11 out of / 43Ranking
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15 out of / 26Ranking
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24 out of / 43Ranking
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38 out of / 43Chevrolet Malibu Rankings
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1 out of / 9Ranking
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13 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2002 Volkswagen Jetta Trim Levels
GL, GL TDI, GLI VR6, GLS, GLS 1.8T, GLS TDI, GLS VR6, GLX VR6
2002 Chevrolet Malibu Trim Levels
Base, LS
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.18 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
115 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
122 foot-lbs @ 2600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.040 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
170 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
190 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
294 / 392 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.1 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
252 / 364 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Available
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.5 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2892 lbs
Width:
68.3 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
172.3 inches
Wheelbase:
98.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3053 lbs
Width:
69.4 inches
Height:
56.4 inches
Length:
190.4 inches
Wheelbase:
107 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
195/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/60R15