The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14)
€ 43,300
€ 30,000
€ 43,300
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V 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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.05 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Typ 939
Generation
KL1G
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
158 hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
152 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
▶ REPLAY
14.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.68 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
19 mpg
46 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
13 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
354 mi
Range
889 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
354 mi
889 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
229.2 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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
229.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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
