The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 25,200

€ 38,500

€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Lexus IS 300h.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Lexus IS 300h
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
184.3
183.5 in
Length
184.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Lexus IS 300h
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.45 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Lexus IS 300h
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Lexus IS 300h
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A1.000
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Lexus IS 300h
120 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h
▶ REPLAY
29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
29.05 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
40 mpg
51 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
30 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
737 mi
Range
892 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
737 mi
892 mi
Lexus IS 300h
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).
87.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
121.3 kWh
87.2 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data