The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS 230 (17 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)
€ 31,300
€ 35,500
€ 31,300
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 a little. The Skoda Octavia RS 230 is 1.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V.
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
57
71.4
79.4
56
72
77.8
71.4 in
Width
72 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 in
Height
56 in
105.5
184.6
106.3
183.5
184.6 in
Length
183.5 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4160 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.57 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
5E
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHH*
Engine Code
939 A5.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 230
227 hp
182 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 230
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
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13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.41 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
13.79 lb/hp
18.41 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
36 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
30 mpg
city
19 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
478 mi
Range
478 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
478 mi
478 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 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).
172.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
123.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 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
