The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09)
€ 35,800

€ 35,700

€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 is 4.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V.
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
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
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.94 %

General
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
BM/BR
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EJ25
Engine Code
939 A5.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
165 hp
182 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Performance
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
127 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
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21.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.02 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
21.18 lb/hp
19.02 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
29 mpg
25 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
498 mi
Range
468 mi
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
498 mi
468 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
176.2 kWh
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
153.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
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