Chevrolet Malibu 2004 vs Alfa Romeo 166 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 181 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Malibu engine produces 5 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 166, but torque is 29 NM more than Alfa Romeo 166. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 72 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 280'000 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: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Blazer | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo 147, Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| 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: | 4.78 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
| Chevrolet Malibu is 6 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 166, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Malibu is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 436 litres | 490 litres | |
|
Alfa Romeo 166 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Malibu has 54 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 166. This could mean that the Chevrolet Malibu uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 3200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Chevrolet Malibu has
|
Alfa Romeo 166 has
| |