The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 32,400
€ 31,500
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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
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 in
Height
57.7 in
105.5
184.4
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
3322 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4405 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
448 lb
11.88 %
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
143 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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18.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.86 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
18.35 lb/hp
23.86 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
47 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
40 mpg
city
35 mpg
55 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
621 mi
Range
856 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
621 mi
856 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
109.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
102.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 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
1213 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
