The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 38,900

€ 40,500

€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘ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 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.28 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Typ 939
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
13.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
13.91 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
14 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
390 mi
Range
2136 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
390 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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).
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).
30.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
208.4 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data