The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 40,900

€ 24,900

€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
57.5
73.2
83.5
56
72
77.8
73.2 in
Width
72 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.5 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 T-GDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.79 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
149 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
531 mi
Range
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data