The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)

€ 34,300
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 30,100
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 34,300
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 2.4 JTDM 20V is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 19.5 cm shorter, 3.2 cm narrower and 4.3 cm lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1422
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
1828
1975
1465
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
1860
2120
1828 mm
Width
1860 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1422 mm
Height
1465 mm
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
2700
4660
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
2805
4855
4660 mm
Length
4855 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1660 kg
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2070 kg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.22 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Typ 939
Generation
JF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A9.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2387 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
206 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
139 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 bhp
139 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
400 NM
340 NM
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
144 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

62 mph 62
mph

139 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
8.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.44 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
8.06 kg/bhp
11.44 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
42 mpg
67 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
31 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
motorway
76 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
639 mi
Range
1036 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
639 mi
1036 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
139.9 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 2.4 JTDM 20V
139.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data