The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

€ 29,000
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
€ 40,500
 KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500

ⓘ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 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
72
77.8
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
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 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
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 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.08 %
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Typ 939
Generation
JF
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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
939 B3.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
168 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
266 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
135 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
20.54 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
46 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
36 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
2136 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
853 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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).
30.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
104.9 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data