The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 25,200
€ 34,200
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Lexus IS 250.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Lexus IS 250
56
72
77.8
56.3
71.3
79.8
72 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56 in
Height
56.3 in
106.3
183.5
110.2
183.7
183.5 in
Length
183.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Lexus IS 250
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Lexus IS 250
Typ 939
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 1.9 JTDM 8V
Lexus IS 250
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A1.000
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Lexus IS 250
120 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
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29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.72 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
29.05 lb/hp
16.72 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
40 mpg
27 mpg
Lexus IS 250
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
737 mi
Range
477 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
737 mi
477 mi
Lexus IS 250
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).
162.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
121.3 kWh
162.9 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
