The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco (09 - 10) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI (09 - 13)
€ 25,600
€ 29,000
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 8V Eco 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 Eco
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
56
72
77.8
57
69.6
77.5
72 in
Width
69.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56 in
Height
57 in
106.3
183.5
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 Eco
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.45 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
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 manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
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 Eco
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 Eco
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
29.05 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
45 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
836 mi
Range
600 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
836 mi
600 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Environmental Impact
107 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).
117.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
107 kWh
117.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
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
