The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
€ 32,600
€ 21,500
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 7.7 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
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
105.7
183.9
191.5 in
Length
183.9 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
3558 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
681 lb
19.14 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KL1G
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DDY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
89 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.33 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.56 lb/hp
32.33 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
29 mpg
59 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
20 mpg
city
52 mpg
39 mpg
highway
64 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
567 mi
Range
777 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
567 mi
777 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
82.2 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
151.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 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
