The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 Automatic (17 - 19) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
€ 27,500

€ 30,400

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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 2.0
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.78 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
JF
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Sportswagon 2.0
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
939 B3.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
161 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
145 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
▶ REPLAY
21.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.19 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
21.5 lb/hp
21.19 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
45 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
31 mpg
45 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
836 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
572 mi
836 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Environmental Impact
144 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).
107 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
144 kWh
107 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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