The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D (09 - 15) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti (08 - 09)
€ 33,500

€ 39,300

€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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 Station Wagon 2.0D is 5.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V.
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
60.4
70.1
80.9
56
72
77.8
70.1 in
Width
72 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
60.4 in
Height
56 in
108.3
188.6
106.3
183.5
188.6 in
Length
183.5 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.9 %

General
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
BM/BR
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
148 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
126 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
▶ REPLAY
23.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
23.46 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
41 mpg
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
708 mi
Range
630 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
708 mi
630 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
141.9 kWh
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
117.3 kWh
141.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.0D
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft









48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft