2008 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Alfa Romeo 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alfa Romeo 159. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 159. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo 159.
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2008 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
Model | 159 | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1858 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |