Car comparison

Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24VvsAlfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

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

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Kia Opirus

3.8 i V6 24V

266 hp3778 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2010
VS

Alfa Romeo 159

3.2 JTS V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2010

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • 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 overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,630 kg
    3,594 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelKiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24VAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
266hp198kW
260hp194kW
Torque
353Nm260lb-ft
322Nm237lb-ft
Curb weight
1,825kg4,023lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
74.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
67.1s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
25.8s
Calculated
24.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
642km399mi
Calculated
570km354mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,778cc231cu in
3,195cc195cu in
Length
4,970mm196in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,486mm59in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,800mm110in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume-
405L
Max trunk volume
450L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
69L
CO2 emissions-
286g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24VAlfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6PowerTorque
  • Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V6,000 rpm4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricKiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24VAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.8 s
24.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
244 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
266 hp
198 kW
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 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
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
322 Nm
237 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
1,630 kg
3,594 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
244 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V7.5 s
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V67.2 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: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

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

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V and Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: 1.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
266 hp
198 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.2 s
244 km/h
152 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
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
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 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

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
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 Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V 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
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
7.5 s
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
7.2 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
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
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleKiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24VAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
266 hp
198 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
642 km
399 mi
570 km
354 mi
CO2 score
-
286 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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
VehicleKia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24VAlfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 31 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 72 km (45 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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