The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI Tiptronic (09 - 10)
€ 24,900
€ 18,200
€ 24,900
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€ 18,200
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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
72
77.8
56.9
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
106.3
183.5
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
2965 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.89 %
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
6-speed automatic 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
114 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.36 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
29.36 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
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
30 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
572 mi
Range
432 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
432 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).
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).
149.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
149.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 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
