The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
€ 30,100

€ 26,700

€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 2.0 JTDM 16V.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
57.7
73.2
83.5
56
72
77.8
73.2 in
Width
72 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.7 in
Height
56 in
110.4
191.1
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 2.0 JTDM 16V
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.57 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
JF
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
939 B4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
134 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
25.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.75 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.22 lb/hp
25.75 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56 mpg
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
46 mpg
city
36 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1036 mi
Range
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1036 mi
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 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).
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
86.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 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