The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI (09 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
€ 16,500
€ 30,000
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.7 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
56.9
69.6
77.5
57.7
73
80.9
69.6 in
Width
73 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.9 in
Height
57.7 in
101.4
179.9
107.8
191.5
179.9 in
Length
191.5 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
794 lb
21.57 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
1Z
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
101 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
▶ REPLAY
28.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
28.59 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
32 mpg
46 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
462 mi
Range
889 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
462 mi
889 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
104.9 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
140.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
