The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 24,900
€ 27,400
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V is 1.1 inches shorter and 1.9 inches lower.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
56
72
77.8
57.9
72
78.9
72 in
Width
72 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56 in
Height
57.9 in
106.3
183.5
105.7
184.6
183.5 in
Length
184.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4061 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.36 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Typ 939
Generation
NX
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
148 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.93 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
19.93 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
50 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
23 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
572 mi
Range
595 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
595 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
89 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
89 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44 cu ft
