The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
€ 25,200
€ 30,100
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 8V 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 1.7 CRDi.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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 8V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.2 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Typ 939
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A1.000
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
120 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
29.05 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
40 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
30 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
737 mi
Range
1036 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
737 mi
1036 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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).
86.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
121.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
