The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI (09 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)

€ 16,500
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI (09 - 12) Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
€ 29,700
 Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 1.6 MPI is 3.6 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
56.9
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
69.6 in
Width
72 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI (09 - 12)
101.4
179.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
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 TBi 16V
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.96 %
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)

General

Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
939 B1.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
101 hp
197 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

Performance

Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
118 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

▶ REPLAY
28.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
28.59 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
32 mpg
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
557 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
462 mi
557 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 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).
147.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
140.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 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