The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. Lexus IS 220d DPF (05 - 08)
€ 29,700

€ 31,000

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 TBi 16V is 3.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Lexus IS 220d DPF.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Lexus IS 220d DPF
56
72
77.8
56.1
70.9
70.9
72 in
Width
70.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
56 in
Height
56.1 in
106.3
183.5
107.5
180.1
183.5 in
Length
180.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Lexus IS 220d DPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.35 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 B1.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
175 hp
Lexus IS 220d DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Lexus IS 220d DPF
146 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

Lexus IS 220d DPF
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.91 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
16.84 lb/hp
20.91 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
30 mpg
37 mpg
Lexus IS 220d DPF
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
557 mi
Range
641 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
641 mi
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
129.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
129.6 kWh
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Lexus IS 220d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data