The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 27,000
€ 24,900
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is 7.3 inches longer and 1.3 inches taller.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
57.3
72
79.9
56
72
77.8
72 in
Width
72 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.3 in
Height
56 in
110
190.7
106.3
183.5
190.7 in
Length
183.5 in
110 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3437 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.34 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
TF
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
▶ REPLAY
25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.65 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
853 mi
Range
572 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
104.9 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
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
