The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (17 - 18)
€ 32,600
€ 25,600
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
3558 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
648 lb
18.21 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJS*
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
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
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.56 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
29 mpg
39 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
45 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
567 mi
Range
510 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
567 mi
510 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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).
115.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
151.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
