The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 10)
€ 24,900

€ 36,000

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 2.5i ecomatic.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
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 2.5i ecomatic
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.88 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Typ 939
Generation
BM/BR
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A4.000
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
165 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
23 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
572 mi
Range
357 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
357 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
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).
159.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Subaru Legacy 2.5i ecomatic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data