Alfa Romeo 159 2008 vs Subaru Legacy 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 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 | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 11.4 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 43 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.5 | |
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The Subaru Legacy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 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 | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo Brera, Alfa Romeo Spider | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru XV | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Legacy might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Alfa Romeo 159 and Subaru Legacy are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 433 litres | |
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Subaru Legacy has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 159 has 28 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 159 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Subaru Legacy, which means Alfa Romeo 159 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`995 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3000 | |
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