The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI (11 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 19,500

€ 32,600

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI 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 2.4.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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 TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
582 lb
16.36 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1Z
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
104 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
119 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
28.62 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
46 mpg
city
20 mpg
65 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
814 mi
Range
567 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
814 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
151.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft











40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data