The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS 230 (17 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 31,300

€ 24,900

€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Skoda Octavia RS 230 is 2.9 cm longer, 1.4 cm narrower and 2.6 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
1448
1814
2017
1422
1828
1975
1814 mm
Width
1828 mm
2017 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1448 mm
Height
1422 mm
2680
4689
2700
4660
4689 mm
Length
4660 mm
2680 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1887 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg

Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.74 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
5E
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHH*
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 230
227 bhp
138 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 230
350 NM
175 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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6.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.58 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
6.26 kg/bhp
10.58 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
43 mpg
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
478 mi
Range
572 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
478 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
144 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
123.1 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
467 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
405 L











1580 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data