The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
€ 40,500

€ 38,900

€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘ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 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.28 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.91 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
13.91 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
21 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
No data
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
2136 mi
Range
390 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
390 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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).
208.4 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
208.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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