Car comparison

Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GTvsAlfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

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

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Subaru Legacy V

2.5 GT

265 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2009-2012
VS

Alfa Romeo 159

3.2 JTS V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,577 kg
    3,477 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruLegacy V2.5 GTAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
265hp198kW
260hp194kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
322Nm237lb-ft
Curb weight
1,577kg3,477lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight-
2,180kg4,806lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
57.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
67.1s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
20.6s
Calculated
24.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
222Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
570km354mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
3,195cc195cu in
Length
4,735mm186in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,505mm59in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,750mm108in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume
486L
405L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
69L
CO2 emissions-
286g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GTAlfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6PowerTorque
  • Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT5,600 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm5,850 rpm
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruLegacy V2.5 GTAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.6 s
24.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
265 hp
198 kW
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 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
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
322 Nm
237 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
1,630 kg
3,594 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
245 km/h
152 mph
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
244 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
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT6.2 s
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V67.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT and Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: 1.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
265 hp
198 kW
6.2 s
245 km/h
152 mph
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.2 s
244 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
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
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruLegacy V2.5 GTAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
7.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
-
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
-
570 km
354 mi
CO2 score
-
286 g/km
Trunk score
486 L
17.2 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 28 Nm more
  • Is 53 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 81 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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