The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (17 - 19)
€ 32,600
€ 34,100
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘ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 TDI.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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 TDI
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4259 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.22 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia RS 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
181 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.85 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.56 lb/hp
17.85 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
29 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
53 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
567 mi
Range
634 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
567 mi
634 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 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).
100.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
151.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
