The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 4x4 DSG (17 - 18)
€ 30,000
€ 29,200
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.7 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
57.7
73
80.9
57.4
71.4
79.4
73 in
Width
71.4 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.7 in
Height
57.4 in
107.8
191.5
105.5
183.9
191.5 in
Length
183.9 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4361 lb
Weight Difference:
534 lb
14.5 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KL1G
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
178 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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23.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.3 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
46 mpg
36 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
41 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
889 mi
Range
518 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
889 mi
518 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
125 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
104.9 kWh
125 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
