The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
€ 22,200
€ 31,100
€ 22,200
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 TSI 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 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.48 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1Z
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
158 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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
354 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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19.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
19.25 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
495 mi
Range
582 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
495 mi
582 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 TSI
130.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
