The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 24,900
€ 35,100
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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 TDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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 TDI
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2017 kg
Weight Difference:
90 kg
5.81 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Typ 939
Generation
5E
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
138 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 bhp
181 bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
175 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
175 NM
380 NM
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.56 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
10.58 kg/bhp
8.56 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
37 mpg
58 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
27 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
572 mi
Range
697 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
697 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 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).
100.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
100.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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
