The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI (11 - 13)

€ 29,700
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 22,200
 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI (11 - 13) Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
56.9
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI (11 - 13)
69.6
77.5
72 in
Width
69.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI (11 - 13)
101.4
179.9
183.5 in
Length
179.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI (11 - 13)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Typ 939
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 B1.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
108 hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
16.84 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
30 mpg
44 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
645 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
645 mi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft