The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 25,200
€ 29,100
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 18.5 cm shorter, 0.2 cm narrower and 3.3 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
KIA Optima 2.0
1422
1828
1975
1455
1830
2030
1828 mm
Width
1830 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1422 mm
Height
1455 mm
2700
4660
2795
4845
4660 mm
Length
4845 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
KIA Optima 2.0
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1511 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
44 kg
2.83 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
KIA Optima 2.0
Typ 939
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A1.000
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1910 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
118 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 bhp
163 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
280 NM
196 NM
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
KIA Optima 2.0
120 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
▶ REPLAY
13.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.27 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
13.18 kg/bhp
9.27 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
48 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
737 mi
Range
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
737 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
121.3 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
