The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)

€ 26,700
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 23,400
 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI (09 - 11) Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 2.0 JTDM 16V is 3.6 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
72
77.8
56.9
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)
69.6
77.5
72 in
Width
69.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)
101.4
179.9
183.5 in
Length
179.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.91 %
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia 2.0 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 2.0 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 B4.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
134 hp
138 hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.53 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
25.75 lb/hp
22.53 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
46 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
600 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
853 mi
600 mi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
117.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
104.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft