The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia RS TDI (13 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)

€ 30,600
Skoda Octavia RS TDI (13 - 16) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 30,000
 Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
€ 30,600
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 RS TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI (13 - 16)
71.4
79.4
57.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
73
80.9
71.4 in
Width
73 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
57 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI (13 - 16)
105.5
184.4
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
107.8
191.5
184.4 in
Length
191.5 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3278 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4361 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Skoda Octavia RS TDI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
403 lb
10.95 %
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)

General

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
5E
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

Performance

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
144 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

▶ REPLAY
18.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
18.11 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
51 mpg
46 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
889 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
675 mi
889 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
104.9 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
94.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 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