The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 230 (17 - 18)
€ 24,900
€ 31,300
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and an inch lower than the Skoda Octavia RS 230.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 230
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
184.6
183.5 in
Length
184.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 230
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4160 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.73 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 230
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 230
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
227 hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
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 230
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 230
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS 230
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23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
36 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
572 mi
Range
478 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
478 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
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).
123.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
123.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 230
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
