The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI DSG (09 - 09)

€ 29,700
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 24,100
 Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI DSG (09 - 09) Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V is 9.1 cm longer, 5.9 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
1422
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
1828
1975
1445
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI DSG (09 - 09)
1769
1969
1828 mm
Width
1769 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1969 mm
1422 mm
Height
1445 mm
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
2700
4660
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI DSG (09 - 09)
2575
4569
4660 mm
Length
4569 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2575 mm

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1400 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1985 kg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
105 kg
6.98 %
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI DSG (09 - 09)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Typ 939
Generation
1Z
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
939 B1.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1742 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
197 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 bhp
158 bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
320 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
320 NM
250 NM
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
7.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.86 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
7.64 kg/bhp
8.86 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
36 mpg
42 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
503 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
503 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
128.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
585 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1420 L