The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)
€ 50,700

€ 36,900

€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 Outback 3.6R is 4.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 7.2 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V.
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
63.2
71.7
80.9
56
72
77.8
71.7 in
Width
72 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
63.2 in
Height
56 in
108.1
188
106.3
183.5
188 in
Length
183.5 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.69 %

General
Subaru Outback 3.6R
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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EZ36
Engine Code
939 A5.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
256 hp
182 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Subaru Outback 3.6R
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Performance
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
143 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 3.6R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.02 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 3.6R
14.34 lb/hp
19.02 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Subaru Outback 3.6R
24 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
16 mpg
city
18 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
404 mi
Range
473 mi
Subaru Outback 3.6R
404 mi
473 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
174.3 kWh
Subaru Outback 3.6R
189.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 3.6R
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 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