The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI (09 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI is 9.1 cm shorter, 5.9 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
1445
1769
1969
1422
1828
1975
1769 mm
Width
1828 mm
1969 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1445 mm
Height
1422 mm
2575
4569
2700
4660
4569 mm
Length
4660 mm
2575 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
1310 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg

Weight Difference:
150 kg
10.27 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
1Z
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
101 bhp
138 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
148 NM
175 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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12.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.58 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
12.97 kg/bhp
10.58 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
38 mpg
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
462 mi
Range
572 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
462 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
144 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
140.2 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
585 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
405 L











1420 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data