The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

€ 24,900
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
€ 40,500
 KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
72
77.8
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
72 in
Width
73.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
183.5 in
Length
191.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
705 lb
17.97 %
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Typ 939
Generation
JF
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 automatic transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
129 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
23 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
2136 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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).
30.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data