The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti Q4 (08 - 09)
€ 36,000

€ 41,600

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘ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 19.5 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 4.8 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
1470
1860
2120
1422
1828
1975
1860 mm
Width
1828 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1470 mm
Height
1422 mm
2805
4855
2700
4660
4855 mm
Length
4660 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1770 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2245 kg

Weight Difference:
200 kg
11.3 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
JF
Generation
Typ 939
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1591 CC
Engine Capacity
2387 CC
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
206 bhp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
178 bhp
206 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
265 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
265 NM
400 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
▶ REPLAY
8.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.59 kg/bhp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
8.82 kg/bhp
8.59 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
38 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
43 mpg
38 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
669 mi
Range
588 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
669 mi
588 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
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).
152.2 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
123.1 kWh
152.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
552 L
Boot Capacity
445 L










1686 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L