The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 43,300
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
€ 40,900
 KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900

ⓘ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 1.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
72
77.8
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
72 in
Width
73.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (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 2.0 T-GDI
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.93 %
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Typ 939
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
14.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.68 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
19 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
354 mi
Range
531 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
354 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
155.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
229.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data