Subaru Impreza 2008 vs Alfa Romeo 159 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Impreza) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Alfa Romeo 159) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 107 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Impreza engine produces 13 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 159, whereas torque is 138 NM less than Alfa Romeo 159. Due to the lower power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 5.9 | |
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The Alfa Romeo 159 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo 159 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is smaller, but higher. Subaru Impreza is 8 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo 159, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 405 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`030 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 3600 | |
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