The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 24,900
€ 35,300
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘ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 2.5 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower than the Skoda Octavia RS 230.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 230
1422
1828
1975
1449
1814
2017
1828 mm
Width
1814 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2017 mm
1422 mm
Height
1449 mm
2700
4660
2680
4685
4660 mm
Length
4685 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2680 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 230
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1932 kg
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.34 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Typ 939
Generation
5E
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 230
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
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 bhp
227 bhp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
175 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
175 NM
350 NM
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
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS 230
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10.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.45 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
10.58 kg/bhp
6.45 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
37 mpg
44 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
572 mi
Range
485 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
485 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).
121.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
121.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 230
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
467 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
590 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1580 L
