The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)

€ 21,300
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
€ 35,500
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘ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 2.2 JTS 16V.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
56.9
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)
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 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.4
179.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)
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 2.2 JTS 16V
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.55 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)

General

Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 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
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
939 A5.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
104 hp
182 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V

Performance

Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V

▶ REPLAY
29.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.41 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
29.14 lb/hp
18.41 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
42 mpg
city
19 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
478 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
727 mi
478 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 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).
172.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 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