The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 4x4 (17 - 18)
€ 24,900
€ 28,700
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V is 0.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
56
72
77.8
57.4
71.4
79.4
72 in
Width
71.4 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
56 in
Height
57.4 in
106.3
183.5
105.5
183.9
183.5 in
Length
183.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4411 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.52 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Typ 939
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
*DFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
148 hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.42 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
21.42 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
50 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
572 mi
Range
727 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
727 mi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 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).
96.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
96.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
