The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI (09 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
€ 29,000
€ 25,200
€ 29,000
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 TDI 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 TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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
101.4
180.2
106.3
183.5
180.2 in
Length
183.5 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.45 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
1Z
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-four diesel 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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
140 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
19.29 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
41 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
600 mi
Range
737 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
600 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
121.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
117.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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
