The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 26,900
€ 32,600
€ 26,900
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 7.7 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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 2.4
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
648 lb
18.21 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
5E
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
113 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
126 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
▶ REPLAY
25.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
25.75 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
57 mpg
city
20 mpg
64 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
797 mi
Range
567 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
797 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
80.3 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
80.3 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 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
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
