The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 34,400
€ 30,900
€ 34,400
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 2.2 JTS 16V is 3.2 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
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 2.2 JTS 16V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.97 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Typ 939
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A5.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
182 hp
168 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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18.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
18.41 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
26 mpg
39 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
473 mi
Range
570 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
473 mi
570 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
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 2.2 JTS 16V
174.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
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
