The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.0i (09 - 13)
€ 24,900
€ 28,400
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V is 2.8 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 3.3 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.0i.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
56
72
77.8
59.3
70.1
80.9
72 in
Width
70.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56 in
Height
59.3 in
106.3
183.5
108.3
186.2
183.5 in
Length
186.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.34 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Typ 939
Generation
BM/BR
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A4.000
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
148 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.27 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
22.27 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
572 mi
Range
475 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
475 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Environmental Impact
144 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).
161.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
161.1 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
