Alfa Romeo 166 936 (166) or Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS)?

1998–2007 vs 2000–2005 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: 166 936 (166) 4,720 mm, Optima I / Magentis (MS) 4,730 mm — a 1 cm difference.
Boot: 166 936 (166) 500 l, Optima I / Magentis (MS) 479 l.
Lowest consumption: 166 936 (166) 6.9 l/100 km, Optima I / Magentis (MS) 8.9 l/100 km.
Power: 166 936 (166) 100–162 kW, Optima I / Magentis (MS) 100–125 kW.
Standard equipment: 166 936 (166) 29 items (Progression), Optima I / Magentis (MS) 17 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Alfa Romeo 166 936 (166)1998–2007 · 4 engines · Progression, Distinctive, SuperSpecifications →Listings →

Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS)2000–2005 · 6 engines · LX, EXSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Alfa Romeo 166 936 (166)1998–2007no listings	Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS)2000–2005no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,720 mm	Length4,730 mm
Width	Width1,815 mm	Width1,820 mm
Height	Height1,416 mm	Height1,410 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,700 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance160 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume500 l	Trunk volume479 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,430 kg–1,580 kg	Curb weight1,405 kg–1,525 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank65 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1998–2007	Production years2000–2005
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines6
Power	Power100–162 kW (136–220 hp)	Power100–125 kW (136–170 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)2.0–2.7
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.9 l/100 km · 2.4 JTD 20V 175	Lowest consumption8.9 l/100 km · 2.0
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · 3.0 V6 24V 220	Best 0–100 km/h9.5 s · 2.5 V6
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed215 km/h
Trim levelsProgression · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim29 · Progression	Items in the base trim17 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · Super	Items in the top trim21 · EX
Equipment · Comfort9 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest✓	Rear Armrest—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Equipment · Safety6 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Alfa Romeo 166 936 (166) or Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS)?

Length: Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS) 4,730 mm, Alfa Romeo 166 936 (166) 4,720 mm (a 10 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,700 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 479 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Alfa Romeo 166 936 (166) or Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS)?

The most frugal Alfa Romeo 166 936 (166) uses 6.9 l/100 km (2.4 JTD 20V 175); the most frugal Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS) 8.9 l/100 km (2.0).

Which is more powerful — Alfa Romeo 166 936 (166) or Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS)?

The strongest Alfa Romeo 166 936 (166) makes 162 kW (220 hp) (3.0 V6 24V 220); the strongest Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS) 125 kW (170 hp) (2.7 V6 AT).

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