The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC DSG (Gasoline) (16 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 26,200

€ 31,500

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
57.5
71.4
79.4
57.7
73
80.9
71.4 in
Width
73 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.5 in
Height
57.7 in
105
183.4
107.8
191.5
183.4 in
Length
191.5 in
105 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3128 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4171 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
642 lb
17.03 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
5E
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
108 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.86 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
28.96 lb/hp
23.86 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
44 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
586 mi
Range
856 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
586 mi
856 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
109.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
100.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft










41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data