The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 245 (17 - 19)
€ 31,100
€ 33,700
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia RS 245.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia RS 245
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 2.4
Skoda Octavia RS 245
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4193 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.6 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia RS 245
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 RS 245
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
242 hp
Skoda Octavia RS 245
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS 245
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia RS 245
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS 245
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21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.85 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.31 lb/hp
12.85 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 245
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia RS 245
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
30 mpg
35 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 245
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
582 mi
Range
457 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
582 mi
457 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 245
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).
128.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
147.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 245
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia RS 245
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
