The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco (09 - 10) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 25,600
€ 31,100
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 Eco is 7.3 inches shorter and 1.3 inches lower.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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 Eco
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.64 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Typ 939
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
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
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
118 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
207 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
122 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.01 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
29.05 lb/hp
26.01 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
45 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
836 mi
Range
725 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
836 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
107 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).
123.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
107 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
