The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
€ 37,800

€ 40,100

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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 Lexus IS 200t is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V.
Lexus IS 200t
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
56.3
71.3
79.8
56
72
77.8
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.3 in
Height
56 in
110.2
183.7
106.3
183.5
183.7 in
Length
183.5 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 200t
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.89 %

General
Lexus IS 200t
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
XE3
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 200t
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
939 A3.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
242 hp
197 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
Lexus IS 200t
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 200t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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15.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.8 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200t
15.17 lb/hp
18.8 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 200t
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
34 mpg
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
586 mi
Range
551 mi
Lexus IS 200t
586 mi
551 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
162.5 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
132.6 kWh
162.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 200t
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data