The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)

€ 30,000
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima Hybrid
€ 24,900
 Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
€ 30,000
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 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 1.8 MPI 16V
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
72
79.9
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
72
77.8
72 in
Width
72 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.3 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
110
190.7
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
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 1.8 MPI 16V
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
445 lb
12.14 %
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)

General

KIA Optima Hybrid
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
TF
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 Hybrid
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
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
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

Performance

KIA Optima Hybrid
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
119 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

▶ REPLAY
19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Hybrid
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
572 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 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).
144 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Hybrid
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 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
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data