The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
€ 27,000
€ 25,200
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 1.9 JTDM 8V
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 1.9 JTDM 8V
3437 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.26 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
TF
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
126 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
▶ REPLAY
25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.65 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
853 mi
Range
737 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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).
121.3 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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
