The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 34,300
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 31,100
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 34,300
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 Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 18.5 cm shorter, 0.2 cm narrower and 3.3 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
1455
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
1830
2030
1828 mm
Width
1830 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1422 mm
Height
1455 mm
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
2700
4660
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
2795
4845
4660 mm
Length
4845 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1660 kg
Kerb Weight
1581 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2050 kg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
79 kg
4.76 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Typ 939
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 bhp
134 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 NM
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
400 NM
325 NM
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

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

113 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
8.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.8 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
8.06 kg/bhp
11.8 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
47 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
42 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
639 mi
Range
725 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
639 mi
725 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).
123.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
139.9 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 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
469 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data