The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09)
€ 25,100

€ 34,200

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 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 1.9 JTDM 16V.
KIA Optima 2.0
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 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 2.0
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
1530 kg
Kerb Weight
1565 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.24 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
JF
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
939 A2.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1910 CC
161 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
161 bhp
148 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
196 NM
320 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
9.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
9.5 kg/bhp
10.57 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
38 mpg
48 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
588 mi
Range
737 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
588 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
121.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
140.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
405 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data