The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09) vs. Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS DSG (09 - 13)
€ 37,600

€ 31,000

€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V is 3.2 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
56
72
77.8
57.2
69.6
77.5
72 in
Width
69.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56 in
Height
57.2 in
106.3
183.5
101.5
180.3
183.5 in
Length
180.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.11 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
Typ 939
Generation
1Z
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A2.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
197 hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
129 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
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24.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
24.13 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
33 mpg
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
604 mi
Range
444 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
604 mi
444 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
145.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
148.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft










35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft