2006 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Subaru Forester is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Subaru Forester (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. 2008 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
Model | 159 | Forester |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1908 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |