The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 29,000
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
€ 30,900
 Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 29,000
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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco is 3.2 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.78 %
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V 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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 B3.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
168 hp
168 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
20.54 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
46 mpg
39 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
570 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
853 mi
570 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 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).
123.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
104.9 kWh
123.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V 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