The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco (09 - 10) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (18 - 19)
€ 27,000

€ 42,200

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
56
72
77.8
57.9
73.2
83.5
72 in
Width
73.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56 in
Height
57.9 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 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3538 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
11.57 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Typ 939
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
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 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A1.000
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
118 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
207 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
122 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
29.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.81 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
29.98 lb/hp
19.81 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
44 mpg
168 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
35 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
821 mi
Range
2441 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
821 mi
2441 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
26.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
109.1 kWh
26.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
55 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft








35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.6 cu ft