The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (17 - 19) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 34,100

€ 32,600

€ 34,100
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 RS TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 17.6 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 1.7 cm lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1448
1814
2017
1465
1855
2055
1814 mm
Width
1855 mm
2017 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1448 mm
Height
1465 mm
2680
4689
2737
4865
4689 mm
Length
4865 mm
2680 mm
Wheelbase
2737 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1614 kg
1932 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg

Weight Difference:
149 kg
9.23 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DJG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2384 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
165 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 bhp
165 bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
225 NM
at 4600 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
380 NM
225 NM
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
143 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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8.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.78 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
8.09 kg/bhp
9.78 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
58 mpg
35 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
49 mpg
city
25 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 L
634 mi
Range
567 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
634 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 RS TDI
100.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
467 kg
Maximum Payload
486 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
545 L











1580 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data