The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti Q4 (08 - 09) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 41,600
€ 41,800
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘ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 1.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
56
72
77.8
57.5
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
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 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.07 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Typ 939
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
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 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A9.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
235 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
260 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
18.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.76 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
18.94 lb/hp
15.76 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
32 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
588 mi
Range
473 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
588 mi
473 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
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).
174.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
152.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 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
