The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic Lineartronic (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti Q4 (08 - 09)
€ 38,200

€ 41,600

€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘ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 2.5i ecomatic is 4.5 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 2.5i ecomatic
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
106.3
183.5
188 in
Length
183.5 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.46 %

General
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
BM/BR
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
165 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
169 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
▶ REPLAY
21.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.94 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
21.18 lb/hp
18.94 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
21 mpg
32 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
15 mpg
city
24 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
347 mi
Range
588 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
347 mi
588 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
163.7 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).
152.2 kWh
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
163.7 kWh
152.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i ecomatic
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft









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