The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
€ 24,900
€ 25,000
€ 24,900
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€ 25,000
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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 2.0
56
72
77.8
57.3
72
79.9
72 in
Width
72 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56 in
Height
57.3 in
106.3
183.5
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 2.0
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.54 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
KIA Optima 2.0
Typ 939
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A4.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
KIA Optima 2.0
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
23 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
621 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
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).
132.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
