The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 32,600
€ 23,900
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 11.7 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
57.7
73
80.9
56.9
69.6
77.5
73 in
Width
69.6 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.7 in
Height
56.9 in
107.8
191.5
101.4
179.9
191.5 in
Length
179.9 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
472 lb
13.26 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KL1G
Generation
1Z
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
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
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
158 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
139 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.53 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.56 lb/hp
19.53 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
29 mpg
35 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
567 mi
Range
503 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
567 mi
503 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).
128.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
151.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 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
1290 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft
