The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 41,200
€ 29,600
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 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 2.0
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
KIA Optima 2.0
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.5 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
KIA Optima 2.0
Typ 939
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
KIA Optima 2.0
152 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
▶ REPLAY
14.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.51 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
14 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
376 mi
Range
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
376 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
216 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).
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
216 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
