The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI (09 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 16,500
€ 24,900
€ 16,500
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€ 24,900
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI is 3.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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 1.6 MPI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.28 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
1Z
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
101 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
109 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
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
561 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
▶ REPLAY
28.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
28.59 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
32 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 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
