The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19)
€ 29,700
€ 37,300
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘ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 TBi 16V is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and an inch lower than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
56
72
77.8
57
71.4
79.4
72 in
Width
71.4 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
56 in
Height
57 in
106.3
183.5
105.5
184.6
183.5 in
Length
184.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4504 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.95 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Typ 939
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 B1.000
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
181 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.89 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
16.84 lb/hp
18.89 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
30 mpg
45 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
557 mi
Range
657 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
657 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 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).
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).
107 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
107 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
