The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)

€ 24,900
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
€ 27,000
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V is 7.3 inches shorter and 1.3 inches lower.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
72
77.8
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
72
79.9
72 in
Width
72 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
110
190.7
183.5 in
Length
190.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.34 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Typ 939
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
144 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).
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data