The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 25,200
€ 31,500
€ 25,200
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 Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V 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 2.0 D.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
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 1.9 JTDM 8V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.07 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Typ 939
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A1.000
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
120 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
▶ REPLAY
29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.86 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
29.05 lb/hp
23.86 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
40 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
737 mi
Range
856 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
737 mi
856 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
121.3 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
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
121.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
