The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 220 DSG (13 - 16)

€ 29,700
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 32,500
 Skoda Octavia RS 220 DSG (13 - 16) Skoda Octavia RS 220
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 TBi 16V is an inch shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS 220.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 220
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 220 DSG (13 - 16)
71.4
79.4
72 in
Width
71.4 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
56 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 220 DSG (13 - 16)
105.5
184.4
183.5 in
Length
184.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 220
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4215 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.98 %
Skoda Octavia RS 220 DSG (13 - 16)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 220
Typ 939
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 220
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
217 hp
at 6200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
217 hp
Skoda Octavia RS 220
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS 220

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 220
146 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS 220

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.68 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
16.84 lb/hp
14.68 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 220

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 220
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
30 mpg
37 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 220
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
485 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
485 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 220
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).
121.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 220
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