The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
€ 25,100
€ 41,200
€ 25,100
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 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 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
KIA Optima 2.0
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.21 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
JF
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
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
161 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
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 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
20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.51 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.95 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
32 mpg
combined
21 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
32 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
24 mpg
city
14 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
588 mi
Range
376 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
588 mi
376 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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).
216 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
140.2 kWh
216 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 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
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
