The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI (17 - 18)
€ 41,200
€ 32,300
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and an inch lower than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
56
72
77.8
57
71.4
79.4
72 in
Width
71.4 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
56 in
Height
57 in
106.3
183.5
105.5
184.6
183.5 in
Length
184.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4215 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
14.24 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Typ 939
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A.000
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
181 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.51 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
52 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
14 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
376 mi
Range
690 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
376 mi
690 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Environmental Impact
216 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).
92.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
216 kWh
92.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
