The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)

€ 30,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 24,900
 Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
€ 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 7.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
72
77.8
73.2 in
Width
72 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.7 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
106.3
183.5
191.1 in
Length
183.5 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.19 %
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
JF
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
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 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
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

▶ REPLAY
25.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.22 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
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
46 mpg
city
23 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
177 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
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data