The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 (12 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09)
€ 31,100

€ 34,400

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘ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 20.5 cm longer, 2.7 cm wider and 4.3 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V.
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
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 2.4
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1995 kg

Weight Difference:
75 kg
4.7 %

General
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
KL1G
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
939 A5.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2384 CC
Engine Capacity
2198 CC
165 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
182 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
165 bhp
182 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
225 NM
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
225 NM
230 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Performance
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
▶ REPLAY
9.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.35 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
9.67 kg/bhp
8.35 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
36 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
No data
73 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
582 mi
Range
473 mi
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
582 mi
473 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
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).
174.3 kWh
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
147.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
184 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
218 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Malibu 2.4
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
545 L
Boot Capacity
405 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data