The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (18 - 19) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09)
€ 42,200

€ 35,700

€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid 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 2.2 JTS 16V.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 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 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
13.5 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
939 A5.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
182 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
119 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
▶ REPLAY
19.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.02 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.81 lb/hp
19.02 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
25 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
168 mpg
25 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
2441 mi
Range
468 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2441 mi
468 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Environmental Impact
26.6 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).
176.2 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
26.6 kWh
176.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
55 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft








44.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft