The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09) vs. Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13)

€ 34,200
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
€ 30,000
 Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13) Skoda Octavia RS
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘ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 1.9 JTDM 16V is 3.2 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the Skoda Octavia RS.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia RS
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09)
72
77.8
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
72 in
Width
69.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
180.2
183.5 in
Length
180.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia RS
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.04 %
Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia RS
Typ 939
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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
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
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
197 hp
Skoda Octavia RS
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia RS
132 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS

▶ REPLAY
23.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.28 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
23.31 lb/hp
16.28 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia RS
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
40 mpg
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
737 mi
Range
444 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
737 mi
444 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
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).
145.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
121.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia RS
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft