The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 30,100

€ 24,900

€ 30,100
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 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 19.5 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 4.3 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
1465
1860
2120
1422
1828
1975
1860 mm
Width
1828 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1465 mm
Height
1422 mm
2805
4855
2700
4660
4855 mm
Length
4660 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg

Weight Difference:
130 kg
8.18 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
JF
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
139 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 6500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 bhp
138 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
340 NM
175 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
▶ REPLAY
11.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.58 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.44 kg/bhp
10.58 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
67 mpg
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
55 mpg
city
27 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
1036 mi
Range
572 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1036 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
86.4 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
86.4 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
405 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data