The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 34,200
€ 35,300
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘ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 1.9 JTDM 16V is an inch shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS 230.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 230
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
184.4
183.5 in
Length
184.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 230
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4259 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.38 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Typ 939
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 1.9 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A2.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 6200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
227 hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 230
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS 230
▶ REPLAY
23.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
23.31 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
40 mpg
37 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
737 mi
Range
485 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
737 mi
485 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
121.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
121.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia RS 230
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
