The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI (09 - 12)

€ 24,900
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
€ 16,500
 Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI (09 - 12) Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V is 3.6 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
72
77.8
56.9
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
72 in
Width
69.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI (09 - 12)
101.4
179.9
183.5 in
Length
179.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4178 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.28 %
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI (09 - 12)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Typ 939
Generation
1Z
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
939 A4.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
101 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI

▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.59 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
28.59 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
32 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
462 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
462 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
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).
140.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
140.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft