The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 4x4 DSG (17 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
€ 29,200
€ 30,000
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 7.7 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
57.4
71.4
79.4
57.7
73
80.9
71.4 in
Width
73 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57.4 in
Height
57.7 in
105.5
183.9
107.8
191.5
183.9 in
Length
191.5 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4361 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
534 lb
14.5 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
5E
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
178 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
142 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
17.69 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
46 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
518 mi
Range
889 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
518 mi
889 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
125 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).
104.9 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
