The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco (09 - 10)
€ 31,100
€ 25,600
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
57.7
73
80.9
56
72
77.8
73 in
Width
72 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.7 in
Height
56 in
107.8
191.5
106.3
183.5
191.5 in
Length
183.5 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.5 %
General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
KL1G
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
165 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
166 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
166 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
▶ REPLAY
21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
21.31 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
30 mpg
45 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
582 mi
Range
836 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
582 mi
836 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
107 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
147.7 kWh
107 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
