Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6vsSubaru Legacy V 2.5 GT

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alfa Romeo 159

3.2 JTS V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2009
VS

Subaru Legacy V

2.5 GT

265 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2009-2012

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    486 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
Power
260hp194kW
265hp198kW
Torque
322Nm237lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,577kg3,477lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
70.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
57.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
22.0s
Calculated
20.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
222Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
636km395mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,195cc195cu in
2,457cc150cu in
Length
4,660mm183in
4,735mm186in
Width
1,828mm72in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,505mm59in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,750mm108in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume
405L
486L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
260g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GTPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT5,600 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.0 s
20.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
265 hp
198 kW

Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT has 5 hp more than Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 and Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
1,577 kg
3,477 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V67.1 s
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT and Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: 0.9 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
265 hp
198 kW
6.2 s
245 km/h
152 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
486 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,735 mm
186.4 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
Power
260 hp
194 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
486 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,735 mm
186.4 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 in
Range score
636 km
395 mi
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CO2 score
260 g/km
-
Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
486 L
17.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

  • Is 37 kg lighter
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 28 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 81 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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