The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 36,300
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
€ 40,900
 KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900

ⓘ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 1.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
72
77.8
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
72 in
Width
73.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
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 T-GDI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.13 %
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Typ 939
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
23.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
23.39 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
33 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
24 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
613 mi
Range
531 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
613 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
155.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
146.1 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data