The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 25,100
€ 32,600
€ 25,100
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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
406 lb
11.41 %
General
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1Z
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
138 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
129 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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22.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
22.85 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
579 mi
Range
567 mi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
579 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
