The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 24,900
€ 24,100
€ 24,900
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€ 24,100
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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 1.8 TFSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1400 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg
Weight Difference:
60 kg
4.11 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Typ 939
Generation
1Z
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
138 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 bhp
158 bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
175 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
175 NM
250 NM
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
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10.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.86 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
10.58 kg/bhp
8.86 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
37 mpg
42 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
572 mi
Range
503 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
503 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
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).
128.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
128.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
585 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1420 L
