The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14)
€ 34,400
€ 31,100
€ 34,400
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 2.2 JTS 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 2.2 JTS 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 2.2 JTS 16V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.69 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A5.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
182 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
170 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
▶ REPLAY
18.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
18.41 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
26 mpg
30 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
473 mi
Range
582 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
473 mi
582 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Environmental Impact
174.3 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 2.2 JTS 16V
174.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
