The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
€ 30,300
€ 42,600
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi 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 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.75 %
General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
JF
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
124 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
▶ REPLAY
25.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.94 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
25.94 lb/hp
14.94 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
20 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
51 mpg
20 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
45 mpg
city
14 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
946 mi
Range
373 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
946 mi
373 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
217.9 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
94.6 kWh
217.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
438 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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


















