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 7.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V.
KIA Optima 2.0
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 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 2.0
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.23 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
JF
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
939 A2.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
161 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.31 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.95 lb/hp
23.31 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
32 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
