The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13)

€ 34,300
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 28,100
 Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13) Skoda Octavia RS
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

ⓘ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 2.4 JTDM 20V is 3.2 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the Skoda Octavia RS.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Skoda Octavia RS
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
72
77.8
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS (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 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13)
101.5
180.2
183.5 in
Length
180.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Skoda Octavia RS
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.55 %
Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Skoda Octavia RS
Typ 939
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Skoda Octavia RS
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A9.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
197 hp
Skoda Octavia RS
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Skoda Octavia RS
144 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS

▶ REPLAY
17.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.06 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
17.77 lb/hp
16.06 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Skoda Octavia RS
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
35 mpg
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
639 mi
Range
455 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
639 mi
455 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
142.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
139.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Skoda Octavia RS
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