Alfa Romeo 159 2006 vs Subaru Legacy 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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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: | 9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 20 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Legacy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 159 could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 650 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 Legacy 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 Outback, Subaru Forester | |
| 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 | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
| Alfa Romeo 159 is 6 cm shorter than the Subaru Legacy, 10 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 159 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 429 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1649 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Alfa Romeo 159 has 16 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. The Subaru Legacy may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 159 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2000 | |
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