Alfa Romeo 166 2003 vs Chevrolet Malibu 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 181 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo 166 engine produces 5 HP more power than Chevrolet Malibu, but torque is 29 NM less than Chevrolet Malibu. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 61 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chevrolet Malibu engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo 147, Alfa Romeo Spider | Used also on Chevrolet Blazer | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo 166 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
| Alfa Romeo 166 is 6 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Malibu, 3 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 166 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 436 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo 166 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Alfa Romeo 166 has 54 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Malibu. The Chevrolet Malibu may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | no data | |
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