The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI (11 - 13)
€ 24,900
€ 19,500
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 9.1 cm longer, 5.9 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
1422
1828
1975
1445
1769
1969
1828 mm
Width
1769 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1969 mm
1422 mm
Height
1445 mm
2700
4660
2575
4569
4660 mm
Length
4569 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2575 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
7.53 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Typ 939
Generation
1Z
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 bhp
104 bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
175 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
175 NM
250 NM
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
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10.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
10.58 kg/bhp
12.98 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
37 mpg
67 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
motorway
78 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
572 mi
Range
814 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
814 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
86.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1420 L
