The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI DSG (09 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
€ 24,100

€ 31,100

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 29.6 cm shorter, 8.6 cm narrower and 2 cm lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1445
1769
1969
1465
1855
2055
1769 mm
Width
1855 mm
1969 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1445 mm
Height
1465 mm
2575
4569
2737
4865
4569 mm
Length
4865 mm
2575 mm
Wheelbase
2737 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1400 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg

Weight Difference:
195 kg
12.23 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1Z
Generation
KL1G
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2384 CC
158 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
165 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
165 bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
225 NM
at 4600 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
225 NM
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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8.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.67 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
8.86 kg/bhp
9.67 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 L
503 mi
Range
582 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
582 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
147.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
128.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
184 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
585 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
545 L











1420 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data