The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 25,200
€ 30,000
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 Hybrid
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 Hybrid
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.44 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
KIA Optima Hybrid
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 Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid 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
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
KIA Optima Hybrid
120 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
29.05 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
40 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
737 mi
Range
748 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
737 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
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).
102.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
121.3 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
