Alfa Romeo 166 (2003 – 2007) vs Chevrolet Malibu (2003 – 2007): specs compared
Both offer around 240 hp at most. The Alfa Romeo 166 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.4 s against 8.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 200 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.2 L/100 km against 8.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,395 kg against 1,440 kg. At 4,783 mm, the Chevrolet Malibu is 64 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo 166.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
166
2003 – 2007
|
Chevrolet
Malibu
2003 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | United States |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2007 | 2003 – 2007 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 241 hp | 145 – 243 hp |
| Torque | 181 – 385 Nm | 210 – 326 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 – 9.9 s | 8.0 – 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 210 – 245 km/h | 175 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 – 13.0 L/100 km | 8.4 – 8.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,783 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,395 – 1,540 kg | 1,440 – 1,580 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.