The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,200
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
€ 30,900
 Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 TDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
72
77.8
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI 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 8V (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.4
180.2
183.5 in
Length
180.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.17 %
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Typ 939
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
168 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI

Performance

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

489 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

▶ REPLAY
29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
29.05 lb/hp
19.55 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
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
40 mpg
39 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
737 mi
Range
570 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
737 mi
570 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).
123.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
121.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 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
1058 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft