The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco (09 - 10)
€ 30,900
€ 25,600
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 Eco.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
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 Eco
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.17 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
1Z
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
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 Eco
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 Eco
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
139 mph
Maximum Speed
122 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 Eco
▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
19.55 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
39 mpg
45 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
570 mi
Range
836 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
570 mi
836 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
107 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
123.4 kWh
107 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
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
