The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)

€ 29,000
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
€ 30,100
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
72
77.8
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
72 in
Width
73.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
183.5 in
Length
191.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.57 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Typ 939
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 B3.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
168 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
266 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
135 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
20.54 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
46 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
36 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
1036 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
853 mi
1036 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
86.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
104.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data