The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 25,200
€ 35,100
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V is an inch shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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
184.4
183.5 in
Length
184.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4447 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.32 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Typ 939
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
181 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
29.05 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
40 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
737 mi
Range
697 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
737 mi
697 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
121.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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
