The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
€ 24,900

€ 33,100

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘ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 7 cm shorter, 4.8 cm wider and 8.3 cm lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.5i.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
1422
1828
1975
1505
1780
2055
1828 mm
Width
1780 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2055 mm
1422 mm
Height
1505 mm
2700
4660
2750
4730
4660 mm
Length
4730 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg

Weight Difference:
75 kg
4.89 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Typ 939
Generation
BM/BR
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A4.000
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
2457 CC
138 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
165 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 bhp
165 bhp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
175 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
229 NM
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
175 NM
229 NM
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
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10.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
10.58 kg/bhp
9.3 kg/bhp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
37 mpg
35 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
572 mi
Range
505 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
505 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
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).
151.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
151.6 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
486 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data