The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 29,700
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 29,600
 KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 TBi 16V is 7.3 inches shorter and 1.3 inches lower.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
KIA Optima 2.0
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
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 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
110
190.7
183.5 in
Length
190.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
KIA Optima 2.0
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.31 %
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
939 B1.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
KIA Optima 2.0
146 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
16.84 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
30 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data