The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
€ 25,000
€ 41,200
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 2.0 is 7.3 inches longer and 1.3 inches taller.
KIA Optima 2.0
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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 2.0
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
11.09 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
TF
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
▶ REPLAY
20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.51 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
14.51 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
21 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
621 mi
Range
376 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
376 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
216 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
216 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
