The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
€ 25,200
€ 31,100
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 20.5 cm shorter, 2.7 cm narrower and 4.3 cm lower than the Chevrolet Malibu 2.4.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1422
1828
1975
1465
1855
2055
1828 mm
Width
1855 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1422 mm
Height
1465 mm
2700
4660
2737
4865
4660 mm
Length
4865 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2737 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.51 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Typ 939
Generation
KL1G
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A1.000
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1910 CC
Engine Capacity
2384 CC
118 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
165 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 bhp
165 bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
225 NM
at 4600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
280 NM
225 NM
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
120 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
▶ REPLAY
13.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.67 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
13.18 kg/bhp
9.67 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
48 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 L
737 mi
Range
582 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
737 mi
582 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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).
147.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
121.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
184 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
545 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
