The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 34,400

€ 35,800

€ 34,400
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 2.2 JTS 16V is 3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Lexus IS 250.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Lexus IS 250
56
72
77.8
56.1
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
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 2.2 JTS 16V
Lexus IS 250
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.28 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 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 2.2 JTS 16V
Lexus IS 250
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A5.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
182 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
170 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Lexus IS 250
139 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250
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18.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.26 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
18.41 lb/hp
17.26 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
26 mpg
28 mpg
Lexus IS 250
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
473 mi
Range
481 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
473 mi
481 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
159.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
174.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 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