The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D (12 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
€ 30,000

€ 34,300

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 20.5 cm longer, 2.7 cm wider and 4.3 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
1465
1855
2055
1422
1828
1975
1855 mm
Width
1828 mm
2055 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1465 mm
Height
1422 mm
2737
4865
2700
4660
4865 mm
Length
4660 mm
2737 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
1670 kg
Kerb Weight
1660 kg
2260 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2135 kg

Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.6 %

General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
KL1G
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
2387 CC
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
206 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
158 bhp
206 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
350 NM
400 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
127 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
▶ REPLAY
10.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
10.57 kg/bhp
8.06 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
55 mpg
42 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
43 mpg
city
31 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
73 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
889 mi
Range
639 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
889 mi
639 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
139.9 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
104.9 kWh
139.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.0 D
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
590 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
545 L
Boot Capacity
405 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data