The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (17 - 18)
€ 31,500
€ 33,100
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia RS 230.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Skoda Octavia RS 230
57.7
73
80.9
57
71.4
79.4
73 in
Width
71.4 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.7 in
Height
57 in
107.8
191.5
105.5
184.6
191.5 in
Length
184.6 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Skoda Octavia RS 230
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4204 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.78 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Skoda Octavia RS 230
KL1G
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
227 hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Skoda Octavia RS 230
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS 230
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23.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.99 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.86 lb/hp
13.99 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
44 mpg
36 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
52 mpg
highway
43 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
856 mi
Range
478 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
856 mi
478 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
123.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
109.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Skoda Octavia RS 230
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
