The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 40,100

€ 31,600

€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V is 7.3 inches shorter and 1.3 inches lower.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56
72
77.8
57.3
72
79.9
72 in
Width
72 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56 in
Height
57.3 in
106.3
183.5
110
190.7
183.5 in
Length
190.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.05 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Typ 939
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic 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 A3.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
197 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
140 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
18.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.24 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
18.8 lb/hp
26.24 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
30 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
551 mi
Range
725 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
551 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
162.5 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).
123.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
162.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 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
1003 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data