Car comparison

Skoda Octavia II Combi · Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSIvsAlfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Skoda Octavia II Combi · Facelift 2009

RS 2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2009-2013
VS

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon

2.4 JTDM 20V

210 hp2387 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2009

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Skoda Octavia II Combi Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Lightest
    1,485 kg
    3,274 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V

  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,014 km
    630 mi
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
Power
200hp149kW
210hp157kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,485kg3,274lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
2,185kg4,817lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
71.6s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
79.8s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
27.0s
Calculated
33.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
1,014km630mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,387cc146cu in
Length
4,599mm181in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,769mm70in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,451mm57in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,528mm60in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,555mm61in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
-
Trunk volume
605L
445L
Max trunk volume
1,655L
1,235L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
70L
CO2 emissions-
181g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Skoda Octavia II Combi Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20VPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia II Combi Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V4,000 rpm1,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.0 s
33.4 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
210 hp
157 kW

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V has 10 hp more than Skoda Octavia II Combi Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia II Combi Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI and Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
1,635 kg
3,605 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
237 km/h
147 mph
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
229 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI7.3 s
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V8.3 s

Although Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V has more power, Skoda Octavia II Combi Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia II Combi Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI and Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V and Skoda Octavia II Combi Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI: 0.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
1,014 km
630 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.3 s
237 km/h
147 mph
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
210 hp
157 kW
8.3 s
229 km/h
142 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SkodaOctavia II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,599 mm
181.1 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SkodaOctavia II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia II Combi Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SkodaOctavia II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.3 s
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
8.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SkodaOctavia II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
Power
200 hp
149 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
8.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,599 mm
181.1 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
1,014 km
630 mi
CO2 score
-
181 g/km
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Octavia II Combi Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia II Combi Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 300 km (187 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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