The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 25,200

€ 40,900

€ 25,200
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 8V is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 19.5 cm shorter, 3.2 cm narrower and 3.8 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1422
1828
1975
1460
1860
2120
1828 mm
Width
1860 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1422 mm
Height
1460 mm
2700
4660
2805
4855
4660 mm
Length
4855 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1655 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2120 kg

Weight Difference:
100 kg
6.04 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Typ 939
Generation
JF
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 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
939 A1.000
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1910 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
118 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 bhp
242 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
280 NM
350 NM
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
13.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.84 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
13.18 kg/bhp
6.84 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
48 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
737 mi
Range
531 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
737 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
121.3 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
191 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
510 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data