Chevrolet Malibu (2008 – 2012) vs Škoda Superb (2008 – 2013): specs compared
The Škoda Superb is the more powerful of the two, with up to 260 hp against 252 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 6.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 220 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.0 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,425 kg against 1,549 kg.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Malibu
2008 – 2012
|
Škoda
Superb
2008 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Czech Republic |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2008 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 14 |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Petrol, Gas / other | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 164 – 255 hp | 105 – 260 hp |
| Torque | 216 – 340 Nm | 199 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 11.9 s | 6.5 – 12.5 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 220 km/h | 189 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 – 11.8 L/100 km | 5.0 – 10.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,872 mm | 4,836 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,816 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,761 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,549 – 1,655 kg | 1,425 – 1,714 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.