The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10)
€ 25,200
€ 31,700
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 1.9 JTDM 8V is 3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Lexus IS 220d.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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 1.9 JTDM 8V
Lexus IS 220d
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.71 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Lexus IS 220d
Typ 939
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Lexus IS 220d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A1.000
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
175 hp
Lexus IS 220d
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 220d
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Lexus IS 220d
120 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 220d
▶ REPLAY
29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
29.05 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Lexus IS 220d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
40 mpg
42 mpg
Lexus IS 220d
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
737 mi
Range
721 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
737 mi
721 mi
Lexus IS 220d
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
115.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
121.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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
