The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
€ 37,300

€ 26,700

€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 TDI is 1.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 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 TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.9 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
5E
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJG*
Engine Code
939 B4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 hp
134 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
142 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
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18.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.75 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
18.89 lb/hp
25.75 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
45 mpg
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
657 mi
Range
853 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
657 mi
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
107 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).
104.9 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
107 kWh
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 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