The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
€ 27,000
€ 29,000
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.63 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
939 B3.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
126 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.91 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
853 mi
Range
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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).
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
