Škoda Octavia (2013 – 2017) vs Chevrolet Malibu (2013 – 2016): specs compared
Both offer around 183 hp at most. The Škoda Octavia is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 9.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 261 km/h against 206 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 3.2 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,215 kg against 1,539 kg. At 4,859 mm, the Chevrolet Malibu is 201 mm longer than the Škoda Octavia.
| Specification |
Škoda
Octavia
2013 – 2017
|
Chevrolet
Malibu
2013 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2017 | 2013 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 18 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Hybrid |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 86 – 184 hp | 182 hp |
| Torque | 160 – 380 Nm | 233 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 12.2 s | 9.0 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 261 km/h | 206 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.2 – 6.7 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,658 mm | 4,859 mm |
| Width | 1,814 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,463 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 – 2,685 mm | 2,738 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,215 – 1,463 kg | 1,539 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.