The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)

€ 27,000
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 34,300
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

ⓘ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 2.4 JTDM 20V
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
72
79.9
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
72
77.8
72 in
Width
72 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.3 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
110
190.7
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
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 2.4 JTDM 20V
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.11 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
126 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.77 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.91 lb/hp
17.77 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
39 mpg
city
26 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
639 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
639 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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).
139.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
139.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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 2.4 JTDM 20V
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