The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 24,900
€ 32,600
€ 24,900
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 Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
56
72
77.8
57.7
73
80.9
72 in
Width
73 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56 in
Height
57.7 in
106.3
183.5
107.8
191.5
183.5 in
Length
191.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
9.56 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Typ 939
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
129 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
572 mi
Range
567 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
144 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
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
