The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10) vs. Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
€ 36,600
€ 32,500
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 2.4 JTDM 20V is 3.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Lexus IS 250.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Lexus IS 250
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
180.1
183.5 in
Length
180.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Lexus IS 250
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.35 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Lexus IS 250
Typ 939
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Lexus IS 250
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A9.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Lexus IS 250
141 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
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18.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
18.41 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
33 mpg
24 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
604 mi
Range
412 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
604 mi
412 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
185.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
148.1 kWh
185.7 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
