The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 34,200

€ 40,500

€ 34,200
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 1.9 JTDM 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 1.9 JTDM 16V
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
56
72
77.8
57.7
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
106.3
183.5
110.4
191.1
183.5 in
Length
191.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.08 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Typ 939
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 1.9 JTDM 16V
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A2.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
132 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
23.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
23.31 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
40 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
737 mi
Range
2136 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
737 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
30.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
121.3 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 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