The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy 2.0i (09 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 28,400

€ 24,900

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 Subaru Legacy 2.0i is 2.8 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.3 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
59.3
70.1
80.9
56
72
77.8
70.1 in
Width
72 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
59.3 in
Height
56 in
108.3
186.2
106.3
183.5
186.2 in
Length
183.5 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.34 %

General
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
BM/BR
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EJ20
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
148 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
145 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
▶ REPLAY
22.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
22.27 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
28 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
475 mi
Range
572 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
475 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
144 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
161.1 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy 2.0i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data