The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 24,900
€ 23,900
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.1 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
158 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.53 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
19.53 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
35 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
572 mi
Range
503 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
503 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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
