The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 16) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 21,400
€ 24,900
€ 21,400
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 a little. The Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec is 0 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
57.5
71.4
79.4
56
72
77.8
71.4 in
Width
72 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.5 in
Height
56 in
105
183.4
106.3
183.5
183.4 in
Length
183.5 in
105 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.63 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
5E
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 TDI Green tec
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
108 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
122 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
26.64 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
62 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
53 mpg
city
23 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
818 mi
Range
572 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
818 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 TDI Green tec
78.2 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
