Alfa Romeo 159 2008 vs Subaru Outback 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 226 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 20 HP more power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Subaru Outback. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Outback is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 159 could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Subaru Outback engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo Brera, Alfa Romeo Spider | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Alfa Romeo 159 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.54 m | |
| Alfa Romeo 159 is 7 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback, 6 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 159 is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 159 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2400 | |
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