The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI (11 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 23,400
		
					 
					€ 26,300
					
					 
					€ 23,400
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 26,300
				ⓘ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 Station Wagon 1.8 TSI is  3.6 inches shorter,  2.3 inches narrower and  1.1 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V.
				
				Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
					Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
				57.1
							
							69.6
							
							77.5
							
						56
							
							72
															
							77.8
							
						69.6 in
					Width
					72 in
				77.5 in
					Width Incl. Mirrors
					77.8 in
				57.1 in
					Height
					56 in
				101.4
							
							179.9
							
						106.3
							
							183.5
							
						179.9 in
					Length
					183.5 in
				101.4 in
					Wheelbase
					106.3 in
				Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
					Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
				3009 lb
					Curb Weight
					3329 lb
				4332 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4376 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								320 lb
									9.61 %
								 
								General
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
					Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
				1Z
	
					Generation
					Typ 939
				Station Wagon
	
					Car Body Style
					Station Wagon
				Mid-Grade Unleaded
					Fuel Type
					Mid-Grade Unleaded
				
Front-wheel drive
					Drivetrain
					Front-wheel drive
						
6-speed manual transmission
					Transmission
					5-speed manual transmission
				Engine
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
					Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
				Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally  aspirated engine)
				Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
					1.8 L / 88 cu in
150 hp
						at 4500 rpm
					Power
					138 hp
						at 6500 rpm
					Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
						150 hp
						138 hp
						Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
					184 lb‑ft
						at 1500 rpm
					Max. Torque
					129 lb‑ft
						at 3800 rpm
					Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
						184 lb‑ft
						129 lb‑ft
						Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
					Performance
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
					Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
				
							
							
							135 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							128 mph
						
					8.2 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					10.4 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
374 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
472 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
▶ REPLAY
						20.06 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					24.12 lb/hp
						
				Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
						20.06 lb/hp
						24.12 lb/hp
						Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
					Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						34 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						30 mpg
						
					
				Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
						34 mpg
						30 mpg
						Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
					25 mpg
					city
					22 mpg
						
				43 mpg
					highway
					No data
						
				14.5 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					18.5 gal
						495 mi
					Range
					557 mi
				Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
						495 mi
						557 mi
						Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
					Environmental Impact
	
				130.7 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).
147.7 kWh
						
				Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
						130.7 kWh
						147.7 kWh
						Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
					Euro 5
					Emission Standard
					Euro 4
						
				254 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					295 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
					Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
				5
					Doors
					5
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1323 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1047 lb
				16.4 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					12.6 cu ft
				









45.9 cu ft
					Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
					35 cu ft
				


















