The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Lexus IS 220d (10 - 13)
€ 24,900

€ 34,100

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V is 3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Lexus IS 220d.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Lexus IS 220d
56
72
77.8
56.7
70.9
70.9
72 in
Width
70.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
56 in
Height
56.7 in
106.3
183.5
107.5
180.5
183.5 in
Length
180.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Lexus IS 220d
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.61 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Lexus IS 220d
Typ 939
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Lexus IS 220d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
175 hp
Lexus IS 220d
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 220d
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Lexus IS 220d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 220d
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23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Lexus IS 220d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
43 mpg
Lexus IS 220d
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
572 mi
Range
734 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
734 mi
Lexus IS 220d
Environmental Impact
144 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
113.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
113.1 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Lexus IS 220d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data