The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)

€ 34,300
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 32,600
 Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14) Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
€ 34,300
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 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 2.4.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
72
77.8
57.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
73
80.9
72 in
Width
73 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)
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 2.4
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.76 %
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Automatic (12 - 14)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Typ 939
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A9.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
165 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
144 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4

▶ REPLAY
17.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
17.77 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
35 mpg
29 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
639 mi
Range
567 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
639 mi
567 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
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).
151.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
139.9 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 2.4 JTDM 20V
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