The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V (11 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
€ 15,700

€ 34,300

€ 15,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V is 3.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V.
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
56.9
69.6
77.5
56
72
77.8
69.6 in
Width
72 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.9 in
Height
56 in
101.4
179.9
106.3
183.5
179.9 in
Length
183.5 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
893 lb
24.4 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
1Z
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
79 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
97 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
108 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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35.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.77 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
35.03 lb/hp
17.77 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
37 mpg
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
534 mi
Range
639 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
534 mi
639 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
139.9 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
121.2 kWh
139.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft











40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data