The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 38,900
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
€ 30,000
 KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima Hybrid
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘ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 3.2 JTS V6 24V is 7.3 inches shorter and 1.3 inches lower.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
KIA Optima Hybrid
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
72
77.8
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
110
190.7
183.5 in
Length
190.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
KIA Optima Hybrid
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.84 %
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
KIA Optima Hybrid
Typ 939
Generation
TF
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 Hybrid
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full 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
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
KIA Optima Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
14 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
390 mi
Range
748 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
390 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima 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).
102.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
208.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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