The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)

€ 30,000
Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13) Skoda Octavia RS
€ 25,200
 Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

ⓘ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 1.9 JTDM 8V.
Skoda Octavia RS
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
72
77.8
69.6 in
Width
72 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
180.2
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
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 1.9 JTDM 8V
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.42 %
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)

General

Skoda Octavia RS
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
1Z
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Octavia RS
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
197 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
207 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V

Performance

Skoda Octavia RS
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
149 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V

▶ REPLAY
16.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS
16.28 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia RS
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
31 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
737 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
444 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
121.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
145.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia RS
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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