The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 29,700
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 35,800
 Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) Lexus IS 250
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800

ⓘ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 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Lexus IS 250.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Lexus IS 250
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
56.1
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
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 TBi 16V
Lexus IS 250
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.22 %
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Lexus IS 250
Typ 939
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Lexus IS 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
939 B1.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Lexus IS 250
146 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.26 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
16.84 lb/hp
17.26 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
30 mpg
28 mpg
Lexus IS 250
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
481 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
481 mi
Lexus IS 250
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).
159.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data