The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 220d DPF (05 - 08) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
€ 31,000

€ 29,000

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 DPF is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco.
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
56.1
70.9
70.9
56
72
77.8
70.9 in
Width
72 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.1 in
Height
56 in
107.5
180.1
106.3
183.5
180.1 in
Length
183.5 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.71 %

General
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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 DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
939 B3.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 220d DPF
175 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 220d DPF
295 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Performance
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
137 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 220d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
▶ REPLAY
20.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d DPF
20.91 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Lexus IS 220d DPF
37 mpg
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
641 mi
Range
853 mi
Lexus IS 220d DPF
641 mi
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
104.9 kWh
Lexus IS 220d DPF
129.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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