The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 220 (13 - 16)
€ 24,900

€ 30,700

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS 220.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 220
56
72
77.8
57
71.4
79.4
72 in
Width
71.4 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
56 in
Height
57 in
106.3
183.5
105.5
184.4
183.5 in
Length
184.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 220
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4187 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.39 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 220
Typ 939
Generation
5E
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 manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 220
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
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 6200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
217 hp
Skoda Octavia RS 220
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS 220
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 220
129 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS 220
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23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.48 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
14.48 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 220
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
38 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 220
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
572 mi
Range
501 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
501 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 220
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).
117.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
117.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 220
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 220
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1045 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft