The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)
€ 28,100

€ 29,000

€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 RS is 3.2 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V.
Skoda Octavia RS
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
57
69.6
77.5
56
72
77.8
69.6 in
Width
72 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 in
Height
56 in
101.5
180.2
106.3
183.5
180.2 in
Length
183.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.32 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
1Z
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
939 B3.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
197 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
207 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
149 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
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16.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS
16.06 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
31 mpg
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
455 mi
Range
821 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
455 mi
821 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
109.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
142.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft











38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data