Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6vsKia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alfa Romeo 159

3.2 JTS V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2009
VS

Kia Opirus

3.8 i V6 24V

266 hp3778 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V

  • Most powerful
    266 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    353 Nm
    260 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    642 km
    399 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
Power
260hp194kW
266hp198kW
Torque
322Nm237lb-ft
353Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
22.0s
Calculated
25.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
636km395mi
Calculated
642km399mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,195cc195cu in
3,778cc231cu in
Length
4,660mm183in
4,970mm196in
Width
1,828mm72in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,486mm59in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,590mm63in
Trunk volume
405L
-
Max trunk volume-
450L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
260g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
  • Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V6,000 rpm4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.0 s
25.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
266 hp
198 kW

Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V has 6 hp more than Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 and Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
353 Nm
260 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
1,825 kg
4,023 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V67.1 s
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V7.5 s

Although Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V has more power, Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 and Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
636 km
395 mi
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
642 km
399 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
266 hp
198 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
Power
266 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,970 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
Power
266 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
7.1 s
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
7.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
Power
260 hp
194 kW
266 hp
198 kW
Torque
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,970 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in
Range score
636 km
395 mi
642 km
399 mi
CO2 score
260 g/km
-
Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

  • Is 285 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 31 Nm more
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 km (4 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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