The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
€ 40,500

€ 29,000

€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid 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 Eco.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.08 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
JF
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
939 B3.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
119 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
2136 mi
Range
853 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Environmental Impact
30.3 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 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data