Alfa Romeo 166 (2003 – 2007) vs Subaru Legacy (2003 – 2006): specs compared
The Subaru Legacy is the more powerful of the two, with up to 265 hp against 240 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 7.4 s. The Alfa Romeo 166 uses less fuel, from 7.2 L/100 km against 7.6 L/100 km. The Subaru Legacy is the lighter car, from 1,305 kg against 1,395 kg. At 4,719 mm, the Alfa Romeo 166 is 53 mm longer than the Subaru Legacy.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
166
2003 – 2007
|
Subaru
Legacy
2003 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Japan |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2007 | 2003 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 241 hp | 137 – 245 hp |
| Torque | 181 – 385 Nm | 187 – 297 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 – 9.9 s | 6.9 – 11.2 s |
| Top speed | 210 – 245 km/h | 196 – 243 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 – 13.0 L/100 km | 7.6 – 11.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,666 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,425 – 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,395 – 1,540 kg | 1,305 – 1,490 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

