The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 29,000

€ 20,800

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
56
72
77.8
56.9
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
106.3
183.5
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 1.9 TDI
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.23 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.9 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 2.0 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 B3.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
168 hp
104 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.78 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
20.54 lb/hp
29.78 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
44 mpg
39 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
821 mi
Range
560 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
821 mi
560 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
125.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
109.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft