The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 36,000
€ 26,300
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
57.9
73.2
83.5
56
72
77.8
73.2 in
Width
72 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 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 Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.81 %
General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
JF
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
178 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
130 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.12 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
19.44 lb/hp
24.12 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
36 mpg
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
669 mi
Range
557 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
669 mi
557 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
147.7 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
123.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
