The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
€ 34,300
€ 30,000
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V 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 2.4 JTDM 20V
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 2.4 JTDM 20V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.6 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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 manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A9.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
144 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
▶ REPLAY
17.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
17.77 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
35 mpg
46 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
639 mi
Range
889 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
639 mi
889 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
139.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
