The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 31,500
€ 32,400
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 7.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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
184.4
191.5 in
Length
184.4 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3322 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4405 lb
Weight Difference:
448 lb
11.88 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KL1G
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 hp
181 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.35 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
23.86 lb/hp
18.35 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
44 mpg
47 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
35 mpg
city
40 mpg
52 mpg
highway
55 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
856 mi
Range
621 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
856 mi
621 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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).
102.8 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
109.1 kWh
102.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
