The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Subaru Outback 2.0D (13 - 15)
€ 26,300
€ 35,500
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V is 5.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 7.2 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.0D.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Subaru Outback 2.0D
56
72
77.8
63.2
71.7
80.9
72 in
Width
71.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56 in
Height
63.2 in
106.3
183.5
108.1
188.6
183.5 in
Length
188.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Subaru Outback 2.0D
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.22 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Typ 939
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
EE20
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 3600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
148 hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Subaru Outback 2.0D
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Outback 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
24.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.51 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
24.12 lb/hp
24.51 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
30 mpg
40 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
557 mi
Range
685 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
557 mi
685 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
147.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Subaru Outback 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.9 cu ft
