The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)

€ 37,900
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 36,000
 KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19) KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V 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 1.6 T-GDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 10)
72
77.8
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 10)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)
110.4
191.1
183.5 in
Length
191.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.26 %
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A3.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
197 hp
178 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
19.36 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
29 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
544 mi
Range
669 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
544 mi
669 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
164.6 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).
123.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
164.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft