The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 4x4 DSG (17 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 29,200

€ 32,600

€ 29,200
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 1.8 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 19.5 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 0.6 cm lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1459
1814
2017
1465
1855
2055
1814 mm
Width
1855 mm
2017 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1459 mm
Height
1465 mm
2680
4670
2737
4865
4670 mm
Length
4865 mm
2680 mm
Wheelbase
2737 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1428 kg
Kerb Weight
1614 kg
1978 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg

Weight Difference:
186 kg
11.52 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
5E
Generation
KL1G
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2384 CC
178 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
165 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
178 bhp
165 bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
280 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
225 NM
at 4600 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
280 NM
225 NM
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
142 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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8.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.78 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
8.02 kg/bhp
9.78 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
43 mpg
35 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 L
518 mi
Range
567 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
518 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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).
151.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
486 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
545 L











1580 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data