The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
€ 31,700

€ 34,300

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 Lexus IS 220d is 3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V.
Lexus IS 220d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
56.7
70.9
70.9
56
72
77.8
70.9 in
Width
72 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.7 in
Height
56 in
107.5
180.5
106.3
183.5
180.5 in
Length
183.5 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 220d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.71 %

General
Lexus IS 220d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
XE2
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 220d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
175 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
Lexus IS 220d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
137 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 220d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.77 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d
20.34 lb/hp
17.77 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 220d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Lexus IS 220d
42 mpg
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
721 mi
Range
639 mi
Lexus IS 220d
721 mi
639 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
139.9 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
115.2 kWh
139.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 220d
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data