The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 34,300
€ 25,100
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 2.0.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima 2.0
56
72
77.8
57.7
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
106.3
183.5
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 2.0
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.84 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima 2.0
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 manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A9.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima 2.0
144 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
▶ REPLAY
17.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
17.77 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
35 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
639 mi
Range
588 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
639 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
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).
140.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
139.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
