The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13)

€ 40,100
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 25,000
 KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 2.0
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
72
77.8
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13)
72
79.9
72 in
Width
72 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13)
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 2.0
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3298 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
406 lb
10.96 %
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima 2.0
Typ 939
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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 A3.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
197 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 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
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

▶ REPLAY
18.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
18.8 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
30 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
621 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
551 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
132.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
162.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 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
1111 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data