Alfa Romeo 159 2005 vs Subaru Legacy 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 30 HP less power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Subaru Legacy. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.6 | |
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The Subaru Legacy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Alfa Romeo 159 is 7 cm shorter than the Subaru Legacy, 10 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| 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 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 159 is 0.6 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): | 2`045 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3000 | |
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