The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec (13 - 16)
€ 31,100

€ 24,800

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
57.7
73
80.9
57.5
71.4
79.4
73 in
Width
71.4 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.7 in
Height
57.5 in
107.8
191.5
105
183.4
191.5 in
Length
183.4 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
105 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4019 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.54 %

General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
KL1G
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
178 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
127 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.28 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.31 lb/hp
17.28 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
30 mpg
39 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
582 mi
Range
510 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
582 mi
510 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
115.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
147.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft