The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
€ 30,000

€ 26,700

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the KIA Optima Hybrid is 7.3 inches longer and 1.3 inches taller.
KIA Optima Hybrid
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
57.3
72
79.9
56
72
77.8
72 in
Width
72 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.3 in
Height
56 in
110
190.7
106.3
183.5
190.7 in
Length
183.5 in
110 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Hybrid
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
5.84 %

General
KIA Optima Hybrid
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
TF
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 Hybrid
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
939 B4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
134 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Performance
KIA Optima Hybrid
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.75 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
25.75 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
748 mi
Range
853 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
102.4 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 Hybrid
102.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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