The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI (09 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
€ 16,500
€ 25,200
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 1.9 JTDM 8V.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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 1.9 JTDM 8V
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
15.75 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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 1.6 MPI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
101 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
109 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
▶ REPLAY
28.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
28.59 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
32 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
462 mi
Range
737 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
462 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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).
121.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
140.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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
