The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)

€ 38,900
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
€ 30,100
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V 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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
72
77.8
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (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 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.54 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Typ 939
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
13.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
13.91 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
14 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
390 mi
Range
1036 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
390 mi
1036 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
86.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
208.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data