The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 34,300
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 32,100
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (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.
€ 32,100

ⓘ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 7.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
72
77.8
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (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 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (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 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.31 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

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

371 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
17.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.45 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
17.77 lb/hp
25.45 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
35 mpg
53 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
639 mi
Range
989 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
639 mi
989 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).
90.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
139.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data