The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13)

€ 25,200
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
€ 28,100
 Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13) Skoda Octavia RS
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

ⓘ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 8V is 3.2 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the Skoda Octavia RS.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Skoda Octavia RS
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
72
77.8
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS (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 8V (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS (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 8V
Skoda Octavia RS
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.73 %
Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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 manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Skoda Octavia RS
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A1.000
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
197 hp
Skoda Octavia RS
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Skoda Octavia RS
120 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS

▶ REPLAY
29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.06 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
29.05 lb/hp
16.06 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Skoda Octavia RS
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
40 mpg
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
737 mi
Range
455 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
737 mi
455 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).
142.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
121.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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