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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V is 7.3 inches shorter and 1.3 inches lower.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
KIA Optima 2.0
56
72
77.8
57.3
72
79.9
72 in
Width
72 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56 in
Height
57.3 in
106.3
183.5
110
190.7
183.5 in
Length
190.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
KIA Optima 2.0
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3331 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.83 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
KIA Optima 2.0
Typ 939
Generation
TF
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 8V
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A1.000
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
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
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
▶ REPLAY
29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
29.05 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
40 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
