The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 21,500

€ 31,500

€ 21,500
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 1.6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.7 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
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
105.7
183.9
107.8
191.5
183.9 in
Length
191.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
893 lb
23.69 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
5E
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DDY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
89 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
116 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

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

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
▶ REPLAY
32.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.86 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
32.33 lb/hp
23.86 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
52 mpg
city
35 mpg
64 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
777 mi
Range
856 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
777 mi
856 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
109.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft











44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data