The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 21,300

€ 24,900

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 TDI 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 TDI
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 TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.81 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
1Z
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
▶ REPLAY
29.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
29.14 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
42 mpg
city
23 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
727 mi
Range
572 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
727 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 TDI
96.7 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 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