The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 29,000
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
€ 34,200
 Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) Lexus IS 250
€ 29,000
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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Lexus IS 250.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Lexus IS 250
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
72
77.8
56.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
110.2
183.7
183.5 in
Length
183.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Lexus IS 250
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.64 %
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Lexus IS 250
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
939 B3.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
168 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
266 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Lexus IS 250
135 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

▶ REPLAY
20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.72 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
20.54 lb/hp
16.72 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
46 mpg
27 mpg
Lexus IS 250
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
477 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
853 mi
477 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
162.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
104.9 kWh
162.9 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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