The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
€ 31,700
€ 41,200
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
Lexus IS 220d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.15 %
General
Lexus IS 220d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
XE2
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 220d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
175 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
295 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
Lexus IS 220d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
137 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 220d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.51 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d
20.34 lb/hp
14.51 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 220d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Lexus IS 220d
42 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
33 mpg
city
14 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
721 mi
Range
376 mi
Lexus IS 220d
721 mi
376 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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).
216 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
115.2 kWh
216 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 220d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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
