The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
€ 41,800

€ 26,600

€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
57.5
73.2
83.5
56
72
77.8
73.2 in
Width
72 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.5 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 T-GDI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.45 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
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 T-GDI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
235 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
235 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
260 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
260 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
144 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
▶ REPLAY
15.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.98 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
15.76 lb/hp
29.98 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
26 mpg
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
473 mi
Range
725 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
473 mi
725 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
174.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
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